Alderman
GARY HASLETT
serving DARWIN 2012-17
Making Darwin Great Again- Go With Gary
Born Isabella Philippines
Graduate University Philippines, Bachelor Science
Former Analyst Philippines Stock Exchange
Currently Employed: Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia, Content Manager / Broadcast Television Scheduler
Anula, Berrimah, Defence Establishment Berrimah, Coonawarra, Karama, Malak, Marrara, The Narrows, Northlakes, RAAF Base/Airport, Winnellie, Wulagi and Tivendale.
Committees and Board Membership:
Corporate & Economic Development Committee (Chair)
Tourism Top End
Town Planning Committee
Bombing of Darwin & Military History Advisory Committee
Ambon Sister Cities Community Committee
Dili Sister Cities Community Committee
Neighborhood Watch NT (Vice President)
Community Membership:
Australian American Association (NT) / Vice President
Royal Commonwealth Society (NT) / Vice President
Australian Indonesian Business Council / Member
Friends of the Tanimbars / Member
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints / Member (Sunday School
Teacher)
Employment
Lecturer Diploma Screen Media - Batchelor Institute
Education
Bachelor of Business (Public
Administration, Management)
Diploma Screen Media
Certificate IV’s in Training and
Assessment & Work Health and Safety.
When Gary first came to Darwin in 1966 as a baby, his mother was adamant she was only staying for 3 years - they all still live here today. This is a very common story.
1965
Smith St 1970's
In the old days everything was driven from Canberra, everyone recognised there was a lack of local direction. From the devastation of Cyclone Tracy followed by self government in 1978 there was a great change in Darwin that spread to the whole of the Northern Territory. We had rapid development and population growth driven by local vision. Darwin has grown and expanded. Expansion has stopped but the population is still growing. The issue now is infill (more people living in the same size area). There are some benefits in terms of environmental footprint, however, we need to ensure livability. This is a different challenge to the past. We are in a new phase and need new direction.
Alderman Haslett attended Rapid Creek Primary, Nightcliff Primary and after Cyclone Tracey NiMiRa Primary (for one year Nightcliff, Millner and Rapid Creek schools were combined). Later Alderman Haslett attended Nightcliff High School and Northern Territory University (now Charles Darwin Universtiy)
NIMIRA 1975
1982 Channel 8
In 1982 Alderman Haslett started his working life at Channel Eight (now Channel 9), then in the 1990s he worked for ABC TV here in Darwin. His roles included Directing Local ABC News, 730 Report, Stateline NT and Australia Television News - broadcast both nationally and internationally nightly. Gary received a silver medal at the prestigious New York Festival for his efforts directing ATV News.
In 1994 for the 20th Anniversary of Cyclone Tracy Gary in collaboration with Jim McArthur (well renowned local cameraman) produced a TV Documentary based on the experiences of his friends and family. The ‘Big Blow’ was not released until 2014 for the 40th Anniversary. It is available online at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com
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gary@haslett.com.au
0410 612 142
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