'Gangsters' fuelled by alcohol. More problems in town camps revealed
Walter Shaw, CEO of Tangentyere Council, defends the state of housing in Alice Springs's town camps amid national scrutiny following a tragic incident. Residents face numerous issues, including overcrowding and poor living conditions, which have raised concerns about the council's management. Shaw emphasizes the need for government accountability in improving these conditions.
- ▪Walter Shaw has been the CEO of Tangentyere Council for over 15 years.
- ▪The alleged abduction and murder of a young girl has intensified scrutiny on the living conditions in town camps.
- ▪Residents report issues such as broken locks, overcrowding, and uninvited visitors.
- ▪Tangentyere Council received $27 million in government and philanthropic grants for services and maintenance.
- ▪Calls for greater external scrutiny of Tangentyere Council's funding and management have increased.
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Alice Springs's Tangentyere CEO Walter Shaw defends state of town camp housing Exclusive by Matt Garrick and Emily Jane Smith7.30Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:02pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:02pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:02pmThe entry to Old Timers town camp is adorned with flowers. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)abc.net.au/news/alice-springs-tangentyere-ceo-defends-town-camp-housing/106753260Link copiedShareShare articleThe leader of Alice Springs's town camp authority rarely gives interviews anymore.The fourth-generation town camper, Walter Shaw, has been in the role for more than 15 years, but has largely kept out of the spotlight, even as his council faces national scrutiny.Most recently, the alleged abduction and murder of five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, who was taken from an Alice Springs town camp…
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