NT News’ Most Powerful List
February 16, 2024
Camden Smith, Nathaniel Chambers, Sierra Haigh, Jason Walls, Harry Brill, Bethany Griffiths and Melanie Plane | Northern Territory News
There is no doubting 2023 was yet another huge year for the Territory, and our Most Powerful Territorians list returns to reflect that.
From industry and influencers to politicians and advocates there were plenty of movers and shakers in the Territory throughout 2023. And plenty of them are set to be remain as such in 2024, particularly with the upcoming election looming large.
Our list counts down the 120 most influential people, and will be updated here every day until we get to our number one name.
47. Warren Ebert
Warren Ebert moved up the list from his debut appearance last year from 92 to 47, in part because of his ongoing commitment to the Territory and securing the half-a-billion dollars plus he has invested in Darwin and Palmerston.
Since finalising the purchase of Casuarina Square in early 2022, the Sentinel Property Group owner has worked with government and its agencies to improve the experience for shoppers at the centre and worked with government to clarify trespass laws as they applied to banning recidivist offenders.
The company has committed to undertake works in excess of $20m to improve security and amenity at Casuarina through construction of a new three-story carpark, relocating the travellator and stairway from the carpark and pioneering a new model for selling takeaway alcohol.
He has made it clear to secondary school students who think they own the centre, that poor behaviour will not be tolerated.
Casuarina Square celebrated 50 years in 2023, with Mr Ebert and the Sentinel team putting on a birthday bash to remember.
Mr Ebert believes the importance of Casuarina Square to the Territory is reflected in its patronage, with up to 30 per cent of Darwin’s population visiting there on Boxing Day.