An independent candidate running for the seat of Lingairi in the upcoming election says he will put an end to fracking in the Territory.
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Hamish Macfarlane's campaign to break Labor's long hold over the seat instead capitalises on an industrial hemp industry, which could see big dollars rolling into the economy.
"We cannot risk our water future," Mr Macfarlane said.
"Already 38 countries in the world have banned fracking and we will be the 39th if I get my way."
Mr Macfarlane is up against incumbent MP Warren Snowdon who has been a firm fixture since 2001, and CLP candidate Jacinta Price.
Growing up on the Roper River, the local CrossFit trainer puts the future of the environment at the forefront of his campaign.
On top of pushing for clean water he is aiming to replace plastic and a range of other things with hemp.
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"South East Asia has a huge plastic problem, as does Australia, but there is a big enough market for us to use hemp products to relieve their burden.
"We already know it grows especially well in Katherine, there is very little draw down on our irrigation and it is great for soil regeneration."
He says hemp could relieve pressure on the cost of housing, can be used for clothing, animal fodder and health.
The seat of Lingiari covers the vast majority of the NT except Darwin and parts of Palmerston.
If elected he says he will obtain compensation for the many people in Katherine now contaminated with PFAS, "at a personal level, an asset level and for the loss of their environment."
"The CLP knew about PFAS dangers for 30 years and Labor came into power in 2001, so they have known about it for years as well. Neither of them felt the need to warn the people about the potential health risks.
Remember to put the two parties last because that is where they have put you on the water issue.
- Hamish Macfarlane
Holding the position of vice-president of 1 Territory, he says he is part of the only party interested in stopping the NT Intervention.
"We understand there has been a huge increase in service delivery due to the intervention, but those jobs should go to locals.
"We want the capacity to make decisions about our daily lives."
High on the list of priorities for the long-term Territorian is addressing Indigenous housing, paving the way for the pastoral industry to diversify their income and tackling broadband coverage for distance education students.
"All of the other candidates are linked to donations and southern based party interests," Mr Macfarlane said.
"They view the NT as a mine and environment resource that can be exchanged for short-term economic growth.
"I believe the NT is our home and should be accorded the respect that any home would be given."
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