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.
Contact us if you have questions or comments for any of the Elected Body members or the secretariat.
NEWS25 Aug 2026
Directorate Hearings Schedule and watch the Hearings live – 25 to 27 August 2026
Each year, the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body holds Hearings with ACT Government directorates to check how…
NEWS03 Jul 2026
ACT becomes first jurisdiction to legislate Closing the Gap commitments
New legislation officially came into effect on 1 July, making the ACT the first jurisdiction to officially legislate Closing the…
NEWS01 Jul 2026
Tucky Tania Cooley joins the Elected Body
The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body is pleased to welcome Tucky Tania Cooley as our newest member….
NEWS03 Jun 2026
ACT Budget strengthens support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
We welcome the ACT Government’s 2026–27 Budget and its continued investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This Budget…
PROJECT19 Jun 2025
Advancing social justice through equality, support and advocacy
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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.
