Purpose
The Darwin Military and Civilian History Advisory Committee (the Committee) is established in accordance with section 82 of the Local Government Act 2019 (NT). The purpose of the Committee is strengthening the tourism, historical, cultural and educational prospects of the raft of events and activities relating to Darwin’s military heritage and its impact on the citizens of the Northern Territory.
Functions
- develop the tourism, historical, cultural and educational prospects and aspects of both the Bombing of Darwin event and Darwin’s broader military history
- provide a strong vision for the infrastructure, activities and events that promote the Bombing of Darwin and Darwin’s broader military history
- establish effective partnerships with key stakeholders engaged in participating in and promoting the Bombing of Darwin event and Darwin’s broader military history
- promote recognition of the experiences of civilians in the Top End during WWII.
The target groups are:
- WWII veterans and their families, civilians, evacuees, and their families
- residents of the Darwin community
- prospective interstate and international visitors to Darwin.
Committee Members
Membership will consist of:
- Tourism NT
- Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities (Heritage Branch)
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet (Defence NT)
- Returned Service League
- Darwin Military Museum
- Aviation Historical Society of the NT Inc
- the Lord Mayor
- one Elected Member
- one Elected Member (alternate)
- General Manager Community
- Executive Manager Growth and Economic Development
Register of Committee Membership
Darwin Military and Civilian History Advisory Committee Register
Meetings
The Committee will meet at least four times per year and no more than eight times annually, between February and November.
Terms of Reference
Darwin Military and Civilian History Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Further Information
For further information contact the General Manager Community on:
Tel | 08 8930 0300
Email | darwin@darwin.nt.gov.au