Peter Panquee

A City of Darwin councillor since 2017 and a Local Government Association of the NT executive since 2018, Peter was elected president in November 2025.

An Aboriginal man who grew up in Darwin, Peter’s family is from the Daly River region NT and Coober Pedy SA. Peter has held senior roles for more than 38 years in government across a number of areas, from Aboriginal health to community development, juvenile justice and workforce development.

Along with many positions on advisory boards both nationally and local, Peter currently sits on the Top End Tourism Board, Development Consent Authority for Darwin, and the NT Parole Board. He has represented City of Darwin at the last four Australian Local Government Association National General Assemblies in Canberra.

Peter understands the needs of the community and the importance of community development.

He has a bachelor’s degree in Aboriginal Community Management and Community Development along with trade qualifications and a Commercial Pilots License.