Farzian Zainal

Farzian Zainal is a politician from Christmas Island, who is a Councillor for the Shire of Christmas Island and Treasurer of the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation.

Background

Zainal was born on Christmas Island and speaks fluent Malay.[1] Her grandfather was one of a number of Malaysian migrants who came to the island in the 1950s to work in the phosphate industry.[1] She completed her education in Western Australia, like many other Christmas Islanders, since further education is not available on the island.[1]

Career

Zainal is a Councillor for the Shire of Christmas Island.[1][2][3] She is due for re-election in 2023.[4] She is a community representative for, and the Treasurer of, the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation, which is administered by the Australian government.[5][6][7] This includes responsibility for the Indian Ocean Territories Community Fund. She is a member of the management committee of Indian Ocean Group Training Association, which advocates for on island training and vocational education.[8] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zainal stated that it was concern for the elderly population that meant that younger islanders kept strictly to precautions to keep the island virus free.[1]

References
  1. "COVID-free Christmas Island is one of Australia's most surprisingly diverse communities". ABC News. 2020-09-12. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  2. "Councillors | Shire of Christmas Island". 2021-10-12. Archived from the original on 2021-10-12. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  3. Publications, Europa (2021-08-04). The International Directory of Government 2021. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-52137-5.
  4. "Shire of Christmas Island". {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "About us". Indian Ocean Territories. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  6. Department of Infrastructure, Transport (2021-05-22). "Appointment of new Regional Development Organisation members". Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, Australian Government. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
  7. Our Cocos (Keeling) Islands: 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN (PDF). Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation. 2019.
  8. Inquiry Into Governance in the Indian Ocean Territories. Indian Ocean Group Training Association. 2015.
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