Kate Ganley to run in Katherine for Labor

A SELF-PROCLAIMED “yoga enthusiast” will run as Labor’s candidate in the seat of Katherine at the upcoming Territory election

Katherine-based Yoga teacher Kate Ganley will run for Labor at the 2020 Territory election. Picture: SUPPLIED

A SELF-PROCLAIMED “yoga enthusiast” will run as Labor’s candidate in the seat of Katherine at the upcoming Territory election.

Kate Ganley will run for Labor

Labor has announced Kate Ganley will run in the seat of Katherine at the upcoming Territory election.

In a field of women, Kate Ganley, a former electorate officer of Sandra Nelson who is standing down at the August NT election, will run against CLP candidate Jo Hersey and Territory Alliance candidate Melanie Usher.

Ms Ganley has lived in Katherine for 11 years and served on the town’s council from 2012 to 2014.

At the time she said she had been forced to give up the role less than two years after being voted in due to an “unforeseen personal situation”.

Ms Ganley has also worked in government, community services and the arts.

Local hairdresser Jo Hersey will run for the CLP in Katherine. Picture: GLENN CAMPBELL

Territory Alliance's candidate for Katherine is Melanie Usher. Picture: Supplied

On top of her employment in Katherine, she has also served on several boards including St Joseph’s Catholic College Katherine, Katherine Regional Arts and the Katherine Women’s Crisis Centre.

“The Territory Labor Government is investing in Katherine. We’ve got a brand new Katherine Fire Station, a brand new Katherine Ambulance Station, a brand new child and family centre, a Flexible Learning Centre, a town bus service and housing renovations,” Ms Ganley said.

“This Government has also invested millions in tourism, sports and recreation facilities, and have invested in youth diversion and an amazing school holiday program. We’ve got a lot to be proud of and there’s plenty more to do.

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“I want to keep working with the Territory Labor Government to invest even more in our wonderful region and make Katherine a great place to live, work and raise a family.”