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Northern Australia—Indigenous Reference Group

A process to refresh the membership of the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group is currently being undertaken. Expressions of interest are now closed.

Contact NorthernAustralia@infrastructure.gov.au if you have any queries.

Improving the prosperity of First Nations peoples and communities is central to the success of the northern Australia agenda, and aligns with the Australian Government's commitment to Closing the Gap.

The Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group advises the Minister for Northern Australia and the Minister for Indigenous Australians on practical actions to enhance the economic and social prosperity of First Nations peoples in northern Australia.

The most recent iteration of the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group first convened in December 2021 under the leadership of Mr Collin Saltmere AM and was engaged until 31 December 2024.

Previous members of the Indigenous Reference Group

  • Mr Colin Saltmere, Chair
  • Ms Tara Craigie
  • Mr Jerome Cubillo
  • Mr Troy Fraser
  • Mr Peter Jeffries
  • Ms Gillian Mailman
  • Ms Ninielia Mills
  • Ms Flora Warrior

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