Nigel Browne is CEO of the Larrakia Development Corporation, a trustee of a charitable trust that engages in economic development in the greater Darwin region for the benefit of the 9 major family groups that comprise the Larrakia people, representing around 2600 people.
Nigel’s paternal grandmother was Nancy Moo, a part Chinese part Larrakia/Wulna woman; a combination that typifies the cultural connections in the Top End. His paternal grandfather was part Irish/Australian. His mother’s parents were Dutch Indonesians. He carries an incredible combination of cultures.
Nigel talks about growing up in Darwin in the 80s, getting a law degree, working as a prosecutor and eventually working in the private sector to benefit the Larrakia people.
We discuss indigenous advancement, Australia Day (Nigel is Chair of the Australia Day Council in the Northern Territory) and what it means to be ‘proud’.
This is Nigel’s Territory Story. For Part 1, see episode 117.
