ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body

Role

The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) has the following functions:

• to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the ACT and to act as an advocate for their interests;
• to receive, and pass on to the Minister, the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the ACT on issues of concern to them;
• to foster community discussion about issues of concern to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the ACT; and
• the functions of ATSIEB.

List of successful candidates appointed for the term 2011-2013:

• Lynette GOODWIN;
• William HODGES;
• Dianne COLLINS;
• Brendan CHURCH;
• Rod LITTLE;
• John Paul JANKE; and
• Roslyn BROWN.

Link: ATSIEB website (Home page)

List of ATSIEB members portfolio responsibilities