This representative body was established to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the ACT to have a strong democratically elected voice.
It was established under the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body ACT 2008. It consists of 7 people representing the interests and aspirations of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
It provides direct advice to the ACT Government with the ambition of improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans, a step towards true reconciliation.
Candidate nominations are now closed, with 18 candidates contesting the election.
Voting will be held during NAIDOC Week from 3 to 10 July.
Voting in the election strengthens self-determination for the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Elections ACT has more information on the election process.
11/06/2021
Have questions or looking for the latest information on the 2021 ATSIEB election? Elections ACT is your source for up-to-date
08/06/2021
The ACT Electoral Commission is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work as Liaison
07/06/2021
’18 candidates will contest the 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body election,’ Mr Damian Cantwell AM CSC, ACT
25/05/2021
Nominations for the next ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) are now open. To be eligible, you
17/04/2021
The Joint Council on Closing the Gap met today and acknowledged the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal
Have questions or looking for the latest information on the 2021 ATSIEB election? Elections ACT is your source for up-to-date
The ACT Electoral Commission is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work as Liaison
’18 candidates will contest the 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body election,’ Mr Damian Cantwell AM CSC, ACT
Nominations for the next ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) are now open. To be eligible, you
The Joint Council on Closing the Gap met today and acknowledged the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal
22
May
Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs have organised to meet with the Cooking Group to discuss the renewal of the next ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement. We are interested in hearing from the group about ‘what is important to them and their family’ and ‘what would they like to see in the next Agreement’.
CALENDAR VIEW23
May
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body acknowledges the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of Canberra and celebrates their ongoing culture and contribution to the ACT and region. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body also acknowledges that many other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from across Australian have now made Canberra their home and we also acknowledge and celebrate their cultures and diversity and their contribution to the ACT and region.
