Peter Styles (politician)
Peter Styles | |
|---|---|
Styles in 2015 | |
| Lord Mayor of Darwin | |
| Assumed office 6 September 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kon Vatskalis |
| Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory | |
| In office 16 February 2016 – 31 August 2016 | |
| Leader | Adam Giles |
| Preceded by | Willem Westra van Holthe |
| Succeeded by | Nicole Manison |
| Member of the Northern Territory Parliament for Sanderson | |
| In office 9 August 2008 – 27 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Len Kiely |
| Succeeded by | Kate Worden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1953 Perth, Western Australia |
| Party | Independent (since 2022)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Country Liberal (until 2022) |
| Spouse | Linda Fazldeen |
| Alma mater | Charles Darwin University |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Peter Donald Styles (born 8 July 1953) is an Australian politician. He was a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2008 to 2016, representing the electorate of Sanderson.
Born in Perth, Western Australia, Styles owned and operated a multi-purpose ship and worked as a public servant for the state government, before joining Western Australia Police. In 1981, he moved to Darwin and transferred to the Northern Territory Police where he served for 27 years. In 1991, he was awarded the National Medal, and was upgraded to 1st clasp in 2001.
| Years | Term | Electoral division | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 | 11th | Sanderson | Country Liberal | |
| 2012–2016 | 12th | Sanderson | Country Liberal | |
In 2008, he ran for parliament and was elected to the seat of Sanderson.[2] He first served in the new CLP government as the Government Whip and Parliamentary Secretary assisting the Chief Minister with Multicultural Affairs, Young Territorians and Senior Territorians.[3] He was later appointed to cabinet as Minister for Business; Racing, Gaming and Licensing; Asian Engagement and Trade; Employment and Training; Corporate and Information Services; Multicultural Affairs; Young Territorians; Senior Territorians; and Defence Industries. In February 2016, he was also voted deputy leader of the Country Liberals and became Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory following the resignation from cabinet of Willem Westra van Holthe.
Peter announced his support for voluntary euthanasia in 2010, citing his experience watching his wife Rhonda die from a terminal illness in 1989.[4]
In April 2022, Styles and his wife left the Country Liberal Party, citing "concerns over the future direction of the party".[5]
In the 2025 Darwin City Council elections, Styles ran successfully for mayor, winning 53.2% of the vote after preferences and succeeding Kon Vatskalis in the position. This is despite evidence of electoral interference by Styles' wife, Linda Fazldeen, and fellow mayoral candidate Leah Potter, in where unauthorised How-to-vote cards were handed out at polling stations.[6]
References
- ^ "Darwin Lord Mayor candidate Peter Styles". 360 with Katie Woolf. 15 August 2025. Archived from the original on 23 August 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
I was affiliated with the CLP. I was the Deputy Chief Minister in the CLP government. But I left the CLP going on to four years ago. I'm not affiliated with any party. They're not funding me, so I'm out there as an independent.
- ^ Biography: Peter Styles Archived 7 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, NT Government.
- ^ "Styles, Mr Peter Ronald". Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ Alyssa Betts (16 September 2010). "MLA backs right to die". Northern Territory News. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ "NT politician Sam McMahon joins ex-Queensland premier's party to run for re-election". ABC News. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ Walsh, Christopher; Wood, David (2 September 2025). "ICAC called in over Darwin council counterfeit how-to-vote card scandal". Retrieved 9 November 2025.
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