Jason Hunter (WA)

Federal Candidate for Durack

Jason Hunter is a proud Nyikina/Nyul Nyul/Worora man from the West Kimberley who is driven by a deep commitment to protecting Indigenous land, culture, and communities. 

Hunter is stepping forward to ensure Indigenous voices are represented in federal politics. The IAPA was founded by Barkindji people in Wilcannia who took action to defend the Baaka/Darling River from contamination and reduced flows. Similarly, the sacred Martuwarra/Fitzroy River in the West Kimberly faces a significant threat from a proposal by US oil and gas company Black Mountain, which plans to drill thousands of fracking wells across the region. As an indigenous person, Jason feels that he cannot stand by and watch the sacred rivers, springs, and lands be destroyed for the profit of a few. Jason sees connection to country as not just cultural but also about protecting the land for future generations. 

Hunter believes that while the Labor Party may be better than the LNP, neither major party has demonstrated the commitment or ability to deliver the policies Indigenous communities need to thrive in the 21st century. The recent failure of the Voice referendum has reinforced the need for genuine political representation, which he believes IAPA can provide through policies that don’t just address the symptoms of inequality but also tackle the root causes.

Jason is committed to protecting sacred rivers, empowering Indigenous communities to educate their children, keeping families together and out of jail, and supporting Indigenous-owned businesses. Hunter’s campaign focuses on empowering Indigenous communities to lead change and ensuring their voices are not just heard but respected and acted upon.