The Ambassador for First Nations People is responsible for leading the Government's efforts to embed Indigenous perspectives, experiences and interests across the Department and develop a First Nations Foreign Policy Strategy. The Ambassador will head an Office of First Nations Engagement, once established, within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and work in partnership across government agencies and departments, especially working closely with the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA). The Ambassador is currently supported by the First Nations Taskforce in DFAT.
A key role of the Ambassador is to undertake consultation with First Nations communities, leaders and advocates to listen and engage directly on how Australia's international engagement contributes to Indigenous community and economic development, supports First Nations businesses and exporters, delivers practical action on climate change, builds connections across the Indo-Pacific region and supports Indigenous rights around the world.
To tell the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. Create opportunities for people to encounter, engage with and be transformed by that story. Support and facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural resurgence. Shape our national narrative.
The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (ATSI Act). The ILSC’s long-term vision for meeting its ATSI Act mandate is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings. The ILSC’s primary grant program – Our Country Our Future – provides assistance for acquiring and managing rights and interests in land, salt water and fresh water country in order to achieve this vision.