Dumped NT minister Anderson reconnects with community

Dumped Northern Territory minister Alison Anderson says she's enjoying her new-found freedom.

Aboriginal MP Alison Anderson — MP Alison Anderson. (AAP)

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Published 25 September 2013 6:50pm

Updated 25 September 2013 7:04pm

By Natalie Ahmat

Source: NITV News

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The Luritja woman was moved to the backbench in Chief Minister Adam Giles' latest reshuffle, and insists that there are no hard feelings.

Ms Anderson has been taking time to reconnect with her community and has been touted as a potential member of Tony Abbott's indigenous advisory council led by Warren Mundine.

NITV news presenter Natalie Ahmat caught up with the member for Namatjira and asked how she was adjusting to life on the backbench.

Watch the video above for the full interview.

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