Justice reform needed now to protect human rights and dignity

MEDIA RELEASE10 Sep 2025

Justice reform needed now to protect human rights and dignity

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) is deeply concerned by the ACT Supreme Court’s finding that an…

Investment in DFV services must be equitable, community-driven and culturally safe

MEDIA RELEASE19 Jun 2025

Investment in DFV services must be equitable, community-driven and culturally safe

The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) welcomes the ACT Government’s commitment of over $30 million in…

Urgent call for action and police oversight after ‘abhorrent’ conduct in ACT watch house towards Aboriginal youth

MEDIA RELEASE16 May 2025

Urgent call for action and police oversight after ‘abhorrent’ conduct in ACT watch house towards Aboriginal youth

The deeply distressing actions of a watch house officer towards a 17-year-old Aboriginal boy held in custody at the ACT…


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.