Josh Burgoyne was elected to the Northern Territory parliament in 2020 as the new member for the seat of Braitling.
Born and raised in Alice Springs, Josh grew up carefree living an idyllic lifestyle. He was a keen sportsman and loved playing soccer and competing in athletics.
After school he started a degree in business at Flinders University in Adelaide but decided to dropout after a couple of years. Josh then traveled north to Pine Creek to work in the mines.
He eventually returned to Alice Springs, completed a plumbing apprenticeship and was a plumber for six years before deciding to run for office.
As a politician in opposition Josh has his work cut out for him dealing the current epidemic of youth crime in Alice Springs. Reaching out across the aisle, Josh discusses the generational problems facing indigenous youth and their communities and the need for meaningful solutions.
Josh also talks about why people choose to live in the Red Centre and what makes the Alice an attractive place to live.
This is Joshua’s Territory Story.
