How we ensure strong governance
KJ has tools and measures that ensure good governance while building Martu capacity to lead the organisation.
Martu Leadership
Senior Martu Cultural Adviser Muuki Taylor has guided KJ since 2005, keeping Martu leadership strong.
The Chair role rotates between Martu directors at each Board meeting.
Directors serve two-year terms. Half the Board changes each year. This gives more Martu a chance to be directors while keeping experience on the Board.
Martu Elders attend Board meetings to provide cultural and political advice.
Transparency & Accountability
KJ’s financial management follows best practices and has been praised as exemplary by a former Commonwealth minister.
Advisory Directors provide expert advice on finance, law, and compliance but cannot vote, ensuring Martu control all major decisions.
Board meeting summaries are shared with each community in a simple, visual format.
Martu leadership, strong governance
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Communities Represented
Every Martu community has a voice in how KJ is run. The board brings together 12 Martu directors: two elected from each of the five communities, plus two representing the Martu diaspora. Three advisory directors share their expertise on finance, law, and compliance, but don’t have voting power. This means Martu always make the final decisions.
When someone joins the board, they get training and support to build their confidence and skills. Every director signs the Board Charter, a clear agreement about what directors need to do, how they’ll work together and with KJ staff, and what’s expected of them.
“Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa jirlpikaja-ya katinpa, Canberrakurtu, Perthkurtu, wangka-ya yunku Governmentkarti, nintirriku-ya. Kulilku-ya ngana-ya wajarninpa Martulu. Jirlpi kamu yangupala-ya wangkaku, wangalyurru yanku marlaku ngurrakarti. Ngurrangka-ya nyinin Martukaja pukurlarriku nantirrarriku.”
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa takes old people to Canberra, to Perth, to give talks to the Government, to teach them. They will listen to what the Martu are saying. When the old people and the young people speak to Government, their words will fly back home, quickly with the wind, so that the people in the communities will feel strong and proud of them.
Our Board 2025 - 2026
Luke Frank
Newman Representative
Doreen Simpson
Newman Representative
Caleb Charles
Jigalong Representative
Louise Jefferies
Jigalong Representative
Kieron Booth
Punmu Representative
Shane Simpson
Punmu Representative
Marcus Donovan Clause
Kunawarritji Representative
Pauline Williams
Kunawarritji Representative
Randall (Junior) Bullen
Other Communities Representative
Barbara Hale
Other Communities Representative
Muuki Taylor
Senior Cultural Advisor
Peter See
Non-Voting Advisory Director
Tony Kelly
Non-Voting Advisory Director
Zan King
Non-Voting Advisory Director
Derick Butt
Parnngurr Representative
Lindsay Robinson
Parnngurr Representative
Our story in action
Our annual reports share the achievements, the challenges, and the meaningful moments from our work together. They capture the impact of Martu-led initiatives, the jobs and opportunities being created, and the ways we’re keeping Martu culture strong and caring for Country. It’s part of staying accountable and celebrating the work we’re doing together.
