‘We want people who can help us’: polls open in Pirlangimpi as AEC makes remote communities push

Paulina Puruntatameri, an artist and cultural leader from a remote Tiwi community, is undecided about voting in Lingiari's election, reflecting the broader community's challenges with high Indigenous population but low voter turnout despite registration rates exceeding 90%. The race pits Marion Scrymgour, advocating for change, against Lisa Siebert, focusing on cost-of-living issues. Remote polling ensures accessibility for all voters, including those needing accommodations, yet local frustrations over rising rents and housing shortages remain unresolved. Paulina's indecision mirrors the community's disconnect from government actions as they push for meaningful change in Lingiari.