ACT becomes first jurisdiction to legislate Closing the Gap commitments

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…

Tucky Tania Cooley joins the Elected Body

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….

ACT Budget strengthens support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

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…

Help shape the future of Boomanulla Oval

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…

Justice Louise Taylor appointed first Aboriginal woman appointed Chief Magistrate of the ACT Magistrates Court

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…

Expression of interest for local artists: Second College Gungahlin

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…


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.