Dheran Young is an Australian

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politician who currently serves as MLA for

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in the

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, having won a by-election in September 2021. He is a Yaegl man, and formerly the Regional Development Manager for the Wadeye Football League.

Political career

After the announcement of the 2021 Daly by-election, following the resignation of the sitting member, Young was declared as the Labor Party candidate for the seat. Before standing in the by-election, Young had served as an advisor to both chief minister

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and attorney-general

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. After the announcement of Young's candidacy, it was reported that he had allegedly sworn at and threatened Country Liberal MLA

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in February 2021. On 23 February 2021, Young apologised for his actions towards Burgoyne, although he denied using swear words. Young won the by-election, becoming the first government candidate in Northern Territory electoral history to win a seat at a by-election previously held by the opposition.

References

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