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

The referendum result is a profound disappointment to us all

NEWS16 Oct 2023

The referendum result is a profound disappointment to us all

Statement from Reconciliation Australia: Despite this setback the work of reconciliation is needed now more than ever. Reconciliation Australia has…

‘Yes’ is about coming together and moving forward

NEWS18 Sep 2023

‘Yes’ is about coming together and moving forward

The Elected Body was out and about for the ‘Yes’ campaign last week to drum up support before the community…

The Elected Body walks for ‘Yes’

NEWS15 Sep 2023

The Elected Body walks for ‘Yes’

We were proud to join in community support for the ‘Yes’ campaign alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Senator the Hon Katy…

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.