AustraliaLocal AssemblyAustralian Labor PartyNorthern Territory · NightcliffMember of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly
Ed Smelt
Profile
Ed Smelt is an Australian politician currently serving as a member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for the seat of Nightcliff, following his victory in the 2026 by-election. Before entering politics, he worked as a civil engineer, holding roles at GHD, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, and Infrastructure Victoria. He also served as a councillor on the City of Darwin Council, where he advocated for initiatives to promote Darwin as the 'Outdoor Capital of Australia'.
Details
- Born
- Edward Smelt
- Birth place
- Bendigo, Australia
- Education
- Girton Grammar School; University of Melbourne; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Career
- Civil engineer, project engineer, design risk manager, Transport Sector Lead, Principal Engineer, Darwin City Councillor
