Aboriginal Tourism Committee

An Aboriginal man from Alice Springs in Australia's Northern Territory, Paul has been engaged with the tourism industry over the last 26 years. A founding member of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Advisory Council, Paul’s contribution to the tourism sector was recognised with a Northern Territory Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in 2009, and in recognition for his contribution to the Indigenous community received the Centenary Medal in 2003.

Currently Paul has representation as a Director on Tourism NT Board, Chairperson Aboriginal Tourism Committee, Director on the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association interim board and currently engaged by NT Major Events company for cultural engagement / advice specifically with Parrtjima (Festival in Light) 

Paul’s goal is to assist by providing opportunities and pathways for individuals or groups to become economically self-sufficient and the ability to make choices about their future and day-to-day living. He also has a passion and strong connection to the creative industry’s specialising in music.

Paul Ah Chee | LinkedIn

Peter is an Aboriginal man who grew up in Darwin, he is Marrathiel on his father side and Yankunytjatjara on his mother side. Peter is currently an Councillor on the City of Darwin Council and is the City of Darwin Council member on the Executive Board of Management of Tourism Top End, he is also a member of the Development Consent Authority (Darwin) and executive member of the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory.

Previously Peter has held management positions with the Department of Health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health workforce and cultural engagement and is a Registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner. Peter was the inaugural Chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia and the Principal Aboriginal Health Practitioner Advisor to the NT Department of Health.

Peter holds a Batchelor's Degree, Applied Science, Aboriginal Community Management and Development.
Peter Pangquee | LinkedIn

Nova is a Central Arrernte woman from Alice Springs and the General Manager of Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye which has a 90% Aboriginal workforce.

A former board member of Tourism Central Australia, Nova has also been an ambassador and speaker at the Northern Territory’s Aboriginal Economic Development Forum and has held previous roles in the finance and bookkeeping, recruitment and services sectors. 
Nova holds Diploma of Leadership Management and Certificate III in Financial Services.
Nova Pomare | LinkedIn

James Morgan is a Bininj man with connections to Burrungkuy (Nourlangi Rock). The sole trader of Yibekka and Kakadu Rock Art Tours, he is also contracted by Parks Australia to manage a Kakadu National Park campground and was a Yellow Waters cruise guide. In 2021, he managed the Kakadu ranger guide program (program). For the first time in the program’s 25 year history it achieved 100% Aboriginal participation. Previously James held public service positions for eight years. He has also been a member of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Minister’s Youth Advisory Council and ACT Road Safety Advisory Board.

James is passionate in growing Aboriginal representation in the tourism sector and to contribute to building capacity in local communities and Aboriginal businesses. He is dedicated and committed for the long term.

Arian Pearson, a Yolngu man from Yirrkala in East Arnhem, who has been involved in the Aboriginal tourism sector for over 16 years. Arian holds a number of board and committee positions including Vice Chair Bawaka Aboriginal Corporation, Director Bush Music Fund and Chair Music NT.

Arian is passionate about preserving and sharing his community’s cultural heritage he is committed to contributing to and collaborating with like-minded people to work towards the sustainable growth of the Aboriginal tourism in the Northern Territory.

The Chief Executive Officer of Centrecorp Aboriginal Investment Corporation (CAIC), a position he has held for the past 15 years. Randle is Chair of the NT Heritage Council and ex-officio Member of the NT Planning Commission.

Previously the President of the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Northern Territory, Randle has also held positions with Tourism Central Australia, Central Australia Chamber of Commerce and the Alice Springs Regional Economic Development Committee.

Randle’s finance and governance experience and skills are extensive and benefit community groups including Chair of the MacDonnell Regional Council Audit Committee, auditor for a range of community clubs and organisations, and Chair of the Alice Springs Meeting Place Foundation.
Randle Walker | LinkedIn