Member for Arnhem
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John Leonard Ah Kit has been the Member for Arnhem since October 1995.

Previously, he has been Executive Director of the Jawoyn Association (Katherine, 1991-1995), Director of the Northern Land Council (1984-1990), Executive Director of the Katherine Kalano Association (1981-1984), and Katherine District Officer, Department of Social Security (1979-81).

He was educated in Darwin, graduated from Darwin High School. He has variously worked as a ringer, labourer and truck driver. John was awarded a Diploma in Social Work by the South Australian Institute of Technology in 1978.

John was born in Alice Springs in 1950, the son of Jack and Stella. He is married to Gail (nee Canendo), and they have three children.

He is actively involved in local and regional community affairs, culture and sport. He has been President of the Katherine Bulldogs Rugby League Club since 1992, and enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, hunting and fishing.