Dheran Young facts for kids

Dheran Young is an Australian politician. He is a member of the Labor Party. He currently serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the area called Daly. He won this seat in a special election in September 2021.

Mr. Young is a Yaegl man. He also served as the 15th Speaker of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. The Speaker is like a referee in the parliament, making sure rules are followed.

Understanding Dheran Young's Political Journey

How Dheran Young Started in Politics

Dheran Young became a politician after a special election in 2021. This election was called a "by-election." A by-election happens when a politician leaves their job before their term ends. This means people in that area vote again to choose a new representative.

Before becoming an MLA, Mr. Young worked as an advisor. He advised the Chief Minister, who is like the leader of the government in the Northern Territory. He also advised the Attorney-General, who is the main legal advisor to the government.

A Notable Election Win

In February 2021, there was a report about an incident involving Mr. Young and another politician. Mr. Young later apologized for his actions, saying he was sorry for what happened.

Dheran Young won the by-election for Daly. This was a special win because it was the first time in the Northern Territory's history that a government candidate won a seat that was previously held by the opposition party. This showed strong support for him in the Daly area.