Statement on State Funeral for John Ah Kit

A State Funeral will be held for the former Member for Arnhem and the Territory’s first Aboriginal Cabinet Minister, the Honourable Dr John Ah Kit.

It will be held at the TIO Stadium, Marrara on Wednesday, July 22 at 3pm.

Mr Ah Kit was the Labor Member for Arnhem from 1995-2005. He was also a Minister for the Territory Government from 2001-2005, holding the portfolios of Community Development, Housing, Local Government, Sport and Recreation, Regional Development, and assisting the Chief Minister on Indigenous Affairs.

On behalf of all Territorians, I pay tribute to one of our finest.

JAK was a brilliant and fearless fighter for Aboriginal Territorians, and an important man in the lives of so many.

To Gail, Jonathan, Darren, Ngaree and their families – from all Territorians I offer our deepest condolences.

He has left a great legacy and his loss is deeply felt.

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