Gordon Thomson (Christmas Island 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.^[1][2]

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.^[3]

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.