Welcome to the Central Desert Regional Council website
Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we work.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Our Council
Learn about the Central Desert Regional Council's council, wards, elections, some quick facts and meet the elected members.
Council
The Central Desert Regional Council is made up of 12 members who are elected by the constituents from the four Wards that make up the Central Desert region. The council is charged with carrying out duties under the provisions of the Local Government Act and Regulations. It is a decision and policy making body with CDRC staff being the means by which these decisions and policies are carried into effect. A President and a Deputy President are elected by the members of the Council, with the role of Deputy President changing every 12 months.
Election
On 28 August 2021 a general election was held across the Central Desert region. Click the link CDRC Elected Members for the Central Desert Regional Council's fifth term members. Only Anmatjere needed to vote, as the other wards received enough candidates or below the number of positions available. Click this link CDRC Election Results to view details of the election in Anmatjere.
Information Suppression
Under Section 293 of the Local Government Act a person may apply to have their name or name and address suppressed from publicly available information. To apply for suppression of information under this section of the Act, please apply in writing to:
Central Desert Regional Council
News From Around the Region
CDRC Stall at Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum
The Alice Springs Convention Centre played host to the 2024 Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum / NT Treaty Symposia on 4-5 April, and Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) was there to...
Central Desert’s Plans for Developing Local Leaders
CDRC Youth and Communities empowering staff with sustainable employment and career advancement opportunities. Article by Indigenous.gov.au Article link
Anmatjere Local Authority Meeting Well Attended
On 9 April, Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) held a well-attended Local Authority (LA) meeting in Ti Tree, with stakeholders, LA members and community coming together to discuss the emerging...
April Central Desert News Out Now
The April edition of Central Desert News is out now. You can read it at Central Desert News No 51 - April 2024.