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.
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…
NEWS20 May 2026
Help shape the future of Boomanulla Oval
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join the Interim Aboriginal…
NEWS11 Apr 2026
Justice Louise Taylor appointed first Aboriginal woman appointed Chief Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court
The ATSIEB warmly congratulates Justice Louise Taylor on her appointment as Chief Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court, starting in…
NEWS30 Mar 2026
Expression of interest for local artists: Second College Gungahlin
Infrastructure Canberra (ICBR) has an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to be part of a significant…
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.
