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Gordon Thomson (Christmas Island politician)

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Australian politician

Gordon Sinclair Thomson is a civic leader on the Australian external territory of Christmas Island. He served as President of the Shire of Christmas Island from 2003 to 2011 and is, at present, the Shire-President again, serving since 2013. He is a member of the Australian Labor Party and has also served as the General Secretary of the Union of Christmas Island Workers.

In a February 2020 interview with Guardian Australia, it was reported that Thomson had lived on Christmas Island for 22 years. He stated that the island was treated like a "colony", that it should be placed on the United Nations list of non-self-governing territories, and that residents should pursue free association with Australia as an alternative to the island's current status.

References

  1. "Gordon Thomson says Christmas Island's hospital doesn't have facilities to treat serious problems". abc.net.au. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  2. "Re: Financial Report for the Union of Christmas Island Workers for the year ended 31 December 2011 - FR2011/2907". roc.gov.au. Fair Work Australia. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  3. "'Hysterical and ruinous': Christmas Island furious over Australia's coronavirus plans". Guardian Australia. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
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