Board of Inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Deaths in Custody at the AMC

NEWS26 Sep 2025

Board of Inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Deaths in Custody at the AMC

The ACT Government has committed to establishing a Board of Inquiry into the tragic deaths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…

Community update – Boomanulla Oval

NEWS29 Aug 2025

Community update – Boomanulla Oval

The Elected Body has responded to the ACT Government’s proposal for a Community Advisory Committee to guide the future of…

Watch the August 2025 Elected Body Hearings live

NEWS08 Aug 2025

Watch the August 2025 Elected Body Hearings live

We have consulted with the community and have heard your honest views on what does and doesn’t work for our…

Community raises concerns ahead of August Hearings

NEWS18 Jul 2025

Community raises concerns ahead of August Hearings

Our community came together in strength at Boomanulla Oval on 15 July for a consultation session ahead of the upcoming…

NAIDOC Week in the ACT

NEWS08 Jul 2025

NAIDOC Week in the ACT

Happy NAIDOC Week from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body! This week we hope you get a chance…

New Bill aims to embed accountability for Closing the Gap in ACT law

NEWS30 Jun 2025

New Bill aims to embed accountability for Closing the Gap in ACT law

We were proud to welcome the tabling of the Public Sector (Closing the Gap) Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 by Thomas Emerson…


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.