A strong voice for the ACT community

The Elected Body has 7 members representing First Nations peoples in the ACT.

Our job is to be a strong, democratically elected voice to the ACT Government. We listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans and represent your ideas and concerns to the changemakers, so we can get results on issues that are important to us.

Our direct advice to local government supports safety, quality of life and reconciliation for our community in Canberra and surrounds.

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Contact us if you have questions or comments for any of the Elected Body members or the secretariat.

News

New Bill aims to embed accountability for Closing the Gap in ACT law

NEWS30 Jun 2025

New Bill aims to embed accountability for Closing the Gap in ACT law

We were proud to welcome the tabling of the Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 by Thomas Emerson…

Bringing community voices to the table on Closing the Gap

NEWS19 Jun 2025

Bringing community voices to the table on Closing the Gap

The Elected Body met with Thomas Emerson MLA and community representatives this month to discuss a draft bill focused on…

Reconciliation Week events

NEWS22 May 2025

Reconciliation Week events

As we approach National Reconciliation Week, get your planner out and mark down these events. Search for more around your…

Acknowledgement of Country

 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body acknowledges the traditional custodians of Canberra, and those who have made it their home. We celebrate their ongoing culture and contribution to the ACT and surrounding regions.