Politics and Community Work
After permanently relocating with his family to Darwin, Rioli was elected as the member for Arafura in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for the Australian Labor Party in 1992. He held this position until 2001 when he retired from parliament.
Although he played football for almost a decade in Perth and only six years in Melbourne, Rioli is still recognised as one of the best known Northern Territorians. He was a trailblazer for indigenous Australian football players at the elite level of the game and was an acknowledged elder statesman among Aborigines that played the game.
After leaving politics, Rioli worked as a Community Services manager for the Tiwi Islands Council until his death, as well as spending his personal time mentoring young footballers.
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