Our Indigenous Politicians

• Adam Giles was the first (and so far only) Indigenous Australian head of government in Australia.
• He was the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory from 2013 to 2016, with a portfolio that included economic development and Indigenous affairs.
• Giles achieved national recognition as a trailblazer for Indigenous leadership, implemented policies aimed at regional infrastructure development, led reforms in public housing, and played a pivotal role in promoting economic investment in the Northern Territory.

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• Aden Ridgeway was the first Aboriginal person to use an Australian Indigenous language in the Federal Parliament.
• He was a Senator for New South Wales from 1999 to 2005, representing the Australian Democrats, with a portfolio that included Indigenous affairs and reconciliation.
• Ridgeway achieved national prominence as a strong advocate for Aboriginal rights, advanced the use of Indigenous languages in public institutions, contributed to the national reconciliation movement, and worked to increase Indigenous representation in political and civic life.

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• Alison Anderson was the first Aboriginal woman elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for the seat of MacDonnell.
• She was a Member of the NT Legislative Assembly from 2005 to 2016, serving under the ALP, CLP, Palmer United Party, and as an Independent, with portfolios including Indigenous policy, art, and local government.
• Anderson achieved significant reform in remote housing and community services, championed Aboriginal self-determination, played a key role in reshaping Northern Territory Indigenous affairs, and was a vocal advocate for government accountability in Aboriginal communities.

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• Andrew Paul Harriss was the first Tasmanian parliamentarian of part Aboriginal descent to serve in both the Legislative Council and the House of Assembly.
• He was a Member of the Tasmanian Parliament from 1996 to 2016, initially representing Huon in the Legislative Council as an Independent, and later Franklin in the House of Assembly as a Liberal, with a portfolio that included Resources.
• Harriss achieved significant influence over Tasmania’s forestry and mining sectors, advocated for rural and regional development, maintained a strong conservative presence in state politics, and was known for his assertive stance on environmental policy debates. ​

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• Bess Price was the first Warlpiri-speaking Aboriginal woman elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• She served as the Member for Stuart from 2012 to 2016, representing the Country Liberal Party, with a portfolio that included Community Services, Parks and Wildlife, Women’s Policy, Men’s Policy, Statehood, Local Government, and Housing.
• Price achieved national attention for her advocacy on domestic violence and Indigenous community safety, led reforms in local government and housing in remote areas, championed the use of Indigenous languages in public life, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to the Parliament and Indigenous communities.

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• Ben Wyatt was the first Indigenous Australian to serve as Treasurer in any Australian parliament.
• He was the Member for Victoria Park in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2021, representing the Australian Labor Party, with portfolios including Treasury, Finance, Energy, and Aboriginal Affairs.
• Wyatt achieved historic leadership in state finance, implemented significant reforms in Aboriginal affairs, oversaw major energy and infrastructure projects, and was a prominent advocate for Indigenous economic participation.

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• ​Chansey Paech was the first Indigenous Australian appointed as Speaker of any Australian parliament.
• He served as the Member for Namatjira from 2016 to 2020 and has represented Gwoja in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly since 2020, with portfolios including Attorney-General, Justice, and Arts, Culture and Heritage.
• Paech achieved national recognition as the first openly gay Indigenous Speaker, advanced reforms in youth justice and sentencing laws, championed the development of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery in Alice Springs, and has been a strong advocate for equality and Indigenous representation in government.

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• Dr. Charles Nelson Perkins AO was the first Aboriginal man to graduate from an Australian university in 1966.
• He served as Secretary of the Department of Aboriginal Affairs from 1984 to 1988, with a portfolio that included Indigenous policy and community development.
• Perkins achieved national prominence by leading the 1965 Freedom Ride to expose racial discrimination, became the first Indigenous Australian to head a federal government department, chaired both the Aboriginal Development Commission and Aboriginal Hostels Ltd, and was a lifelong advocate for Aboriginal rights and self-determination.

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• Chris Bourke was the first Indigenous Australian elected to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He served as the Member for Ginninderra from 2011 to 2016, representing the Australian Labor Party, with portfolios including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Education, Disability, Small Business, and the Arts.
• Bourke achieved national recognition as Australia’s first Indigenous dentist, became the ACT’s first Indigenous affairs minister, advocated for improved services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and promoted cultural inclusion and diversity within the ACT government.

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• ​Cyril Kennedy was the first Indigenous Australian elected to the Victorian Legislative Council. He served as the Member for Waverley from 1979 to 1992, representing the Australian Labor Party, with a focus on education and social justice.
• Kennedy achieved recognition as a fifth-generation descendant of Tasmanian Aboriginal leader Mannalargenna, advocated for equitable education policies, supported community development initiatives, and contributed to increasing awareness of Indigenous heritage within Victorian politics.

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• Divina D’Anna was the first Torres Strait Islander elected to the Western Australian Parliament.
• She has served as the Member for Kimberley in the Legislative Assembly since 13 March 2021, representing the Australian Labor Party, with roles including Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier; Minister for State Development; Trade and Investment; and Economic Diversification.
• D’Anna achieved historic representation as a Yawuru, Nimanburr, and Bardi woman from Broome, advocated for Indigenous rights and community development, contributed to mental health and native title initiatives, and secured re-election in 2025 with strong community support.

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• ​Elliot McAdam was the first Indigenous Australian to serve as Minister for Local Government and Housing in the Northern Territory.
• He served as the Member for Barkly in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2008, representing the Australian Labor Party, with portfolios including Local Government, Housing, Central Australia, Corporate and Information Services, and Communications.
• McAdam achieved significant reforms in local government structures, advocated for improved housing and services in remote communities, led initiatives to enhance regional development, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015 for his service to the Barkly region and the Northern Territory Parliament.

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• ​Ernie Bridge was the first Indigenous Australian to hold a ministerial and Cabinet position in any Australian government.
• He served as the Member for Kimberley in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1980 to 2001, initially representing the Australian Labor Party until 1996, after which he served as an Independent.
• In July 1986, Bridge was appointed Minister for Water Resources, the North-West, and Aboriginal Affairs, marking his historic entry into Cabinet.
• He achieved significant advancements in water infrastructure, extending scheme water to over 2,800 farms across regional Western Australia, advocated for Aboriginal rights and regional development, founded the Unity of First People of Australia to promote Indigenous health and leadership, and was also recognized as a country music singer.

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• Francis Xavier Kurrupuwu was the first Tiwi Islander elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He served as the Member for Arafura from 2012 to 2016, representing the Country Liberal Party (CLP), with brief affiliations as an Independent and with the Palmer United Party (PUP) in 2014.
• During his tenure, Kurrupuwu focused on improving infrastructure and services in remote communities, advocated for Indigenous rights and representation, and worked to strengthen ties between government and Aboriginal organizations. His commitment to his constituents and cultural heritage marked a significant contribution to the political landscape of the Northern Territory.

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• ​Greg Warren was the first Aboriginal Australian to represent the electorate of Campbelltown in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
• He has served as the Member for Campbelltown since 28 March 2015, representing the Australian Labor Party, with roles including Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier for Western Sydney, Education, and Early Learning.
• Warren achieved official recognition of his Aboriginal heritage in 2017 through the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council, advocated for improved infrastructure and services in Western Sydney, supported veterans’ affairs, and actively engaged in community service, including volunteering with the NSW State Emergency Service.

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• ​​Jacqui Lambie was the first Indigenous Australian woman from Tasmania elected to the Australian Senate.
• She has served as a Senator for Tasmania since 1 July 2014, initially representing the Palmer United Party, then as an Independent from November 2014, and as the founder and leader of the Jacqui Lambie Network from May 2015.
• Her portfolios have included veterans’ affairs, national security, and social services.
• Lambie achieved national prominence through her advocacy for military veterans, her outspoken stance on social justice issues, the establishment of her own political party, and her efforts to improve mental health services and address homelessness.
• In her maiden speech, though met with skepticism, she identified as Aboriginal, claiming descent from the Mannalargenna people of north-eastern Tasmania.
• Despite the controversy, her profile on the Parliament of Australia website lists her as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. ​

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• John (Jack) Ah Kit was the first Aboriginal Cabinet Minister in the Northern Territory Government.
• He served as the Member for Arnhem in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1995 to 2005, representing the Australian Labor Party.
• In 2001, he was appointed to the Cabinet in the Martin Government, holding portfolios including Community Development, Housing, Local Government, Sport and Recreation, Regional Development, and assisting the Chief Minister on Indigenous Affairs.
• Ah Kit achieved significant advancements in Indigenous rights and land protection, notably leading the campaign to prevent mining at Coronation Hill, a sacred site for the Jawoyn people.
• He also served as Director of the Northern Land Council and the Jawoyn Association, and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National NAIDOC Awards in 2007.

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• ​Josephine (Josie) Farrer was the first local Aboriginal woman to represent the Kimberley region in the Western Australian Parliament.
• She served as the Member for Kimberley in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 9 March 2013 to 29 January 2021, representing the Australian Labor Party, with a focus on Indigenous affairs, youth mental health, and regional development.
• Farrer achieved the successful passage of the 2015 Constitution Amendment (Recognition of Aboriginal People) Bill, chaired a parliamentary inquiry into Aboriginal youth suicide in remote areas, advocated for improved mental health services and community infrastructure in the Kimberley, and served on the Halls Creek Shire Council for 16 years, including seven as president. ​

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• ​Kyam Maher was the first Aboriginal South Australian appointed as Attorney-General.
• He has served as a Member of the South Australian Legislative Council since 17 October 2012, representing the Australian Labor Party.
• Maher has held multiple ministerial portfolios, including Attorney-General, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector, and Special Minister of State.
• He achieved the initiation of South Australia’s first treaty negotiations with Aboriginal Nations, implemented a Stolen Generations reparations scheme, and became the state’s first Aboriginal Attorney-General in March 2022.
• Maher is committed to strengthening Aboriginal communities and ensuring that all South Australians share in the state’s opportunities and benefits. ​

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• Lance McCallum was the first Gubbi Gubbi man elected to the Queensland Parliament.
• He has served as the Member for Bundamba in the Queensland Legislative Assembly since March 2020, representing the Australian Labor Party.
• McCallum has held ministerial roles including Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development.
• He achieved the distinction of being part of the first instance in Queensland’s history where three Indigenous MPs served simultaneously, advocated for renewable energy initiatives, and worked to improve employment and training opportunities across the state.

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• Lawrence Costa was the first Tiwi Islander elected as the Member for Arafura in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He served from 27 August 2016 until his passing on 17 December 2022, representing the Australian Labor Party.
• Costa’s portfolios included community development and Indigenous affairs.
• He achieved significant advancements in local governance, serving as CEO of Tiwi Islands Local Government and Director of Community Development with the Tiwi Islands Shire Council.
• Costa was also instrumental in advocating for health services and youth programs across the Tiwi Islands, Maningrida, and West Arnhem. ​

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• ​​Jai Rowell was the first Member for Wollondilly in the New South Wales Parliament to be appointed as Minister for Mental Health.
• He served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 26 March 2011 to 17 December 2018, representing the Liberal Party.
• Rowell held ministerial roles including Minister for Mental Health and Assistant Minister for Health. He achieved the introduction of the Mental Health Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2014, chaired the Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning, and led inquiries into land release and housing supply in New South Wales. ​ ​

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• ​Jennifer Houston was the first Palawa woman elected to the Tasmanian Parliament.
• She served as the Member for Bass in the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 3 March 2018 to 1 May 2021, representing the Australian Labor Party.
• Houston’s portfolio included multicultural affairs and community engagement.
• She achieved the distinction of being the first Palawa woman in the Tasmanian Parliament, advocated for Indigenous representation and social justice, and brought a sociological perspective to policy discussions.
• Houston emphasized the importance of representation in her inaugural speech, stating, “Representation matters.”

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• ​Joanna Lindgren was the second Indigenous Australian woman to serve in the Australian Senate, following Nova Peris. She was appointed as a Senator for Queensland on 21 May 2015, filling the casual vacancy left by Brett Mason’s resignation. Lindgren served until 2 July 2016, representing the Liberal Party of Australia.

• During her term, she was involved in various committee services, including the Joint Select Committee on Northern Australia and the Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing Committees on Community Affairs and Legal and Constitutional Affairs.

• Her granduncle, Neville Bonner, was the first Indigenous Australian to serve in any parliament.

• After her tenure in the Senate, Lindgren joined the Australian Conservatives in 2018 and ran as a candidate in the 2019 federal election

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• Ken Vowles was the first Warlpiri man elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He served as the Member for Johnston from 2012 to 2020, representing the Australian Labor Party. During his tenure, he held the portfolios of Minister for Primary Industry and Resources and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs from 2016 to 2018.
• Vowles achieved significant milestones, including advocating for Indigenous-led policy development, initiating the first Aboriginal caucus meeting within the NT Labor Party, and promoting economic development in regional and remote communities.
• His tenure was marked by a commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility, which led to his removal from Cabinet in 2018 after expressing concerns about the Territory’s budget deficit.  

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• ​​Ken Wyatt was the first Indigenous Australian elected to the House of Representatives, winning the seat of Hasluck in Western Australia on 21 August 2010.
• He served as the Member for Hasluck from 2010 to 2022, representing the Liberal Party.
• During his parliamentary career, Wyatt held several significant ministerial roles: Assistant Minister for Health (2015–2016), Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health (2017–2019), and Minister for Indigenous Australians (2019–2022), becoming the first Indigenous Australian to serve in the federal Cabinet.
• Wyatt achieved numerous milestones, including the establishment of the National Indigenous Australians Agency, advancing aged care reforms, promoting Indigenous health initiatives, and advocating for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians. 

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• Larisa Lee was the first Jawoyn woman elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• She served as the Member for Arnhem from 2012 to 2016, initially representing the Country Liberal Party.
• In April 2014, she left the CLP to sit as an independent, joined the Palmer United Party later that month, and returned to independent status in November 2014.
• During her tenure, Lee advocated for Indigenous rights, community development, and transparency in governance.
• She was known for her strong stance on issues affecting remote communities and her commitment to representing her constituents’ interests.
• Lee’s political journey highlighted the complexities of party politics and the importance of independent voices in the legislative process. ​

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• Linda Burney was the first Indigenous Australian woman elected to the New South Wales Parliament in 2003 and the first Indigenous woman elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 2016.

• She served as the Member for Canterbury in the NSW Legislative Assembly from 2003 to 2016 and as the Member for Barton in the federal parliament from 2016 to 2025.

• During her tenure, she held portfolios including Minister for Community Services in NSW and Minister for Indigenous Australians at the federal level.

• Burney achieved significant milestones, including implementing child protection reforms in NSW, advocating for Indigenous education and reconciliation, and leading the government’s response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

• Her career has been marked by groundbreaking achievements and a commitment to social justice.

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• ​Lynda Voltz is an Australian Labor Party politician who has served in both houses of the New South Wales Parliament.
• She was a Member of the Legislative Council from 2007 to 2019 and has represented the district of Auburn in the Legislative Assembly since 2019.
• Voltz has held various shadow ministerial roles, including Shadow Minister for Sport and Veterans’ Affairs, and Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism.
• Her achievements include advocating for veterans’ rights, promoting community safety initiatives, and supporting women’s participation in politics.
• Before her political career, Voltz served in the Australian Army, becoming one of the first women to train alongside men at the Army Recruit Training Centre at Kapooka.
• She has also been involved in various parliamentary committees and is a member of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians network. 

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• Malarndirri McCarthy is a Yanyuwa Garrawa woman from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory.
• She was the first Indigenous woman from the Northern Territory to be elected to both a state/territory parliament and the federal parliament.
• McCarthy served as the Member for Arnhem in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2005 to 2012, holding various ministerial portfolios including Local Government, Regional Development, Indigenous Development, Tourism, Women’s Policy, and Statehood.
• In 2016, she was elected as a Senator for the Northern Territory, and in July 2024, she was appointed as the Minister for Indigenous Australians, becoming the first Indigenous MP from the Northern Territory to be appointed to Cabinet.
• Throughout her political career, McCarthy has been a strong advocate for Indigenous rights, focusing on health, education, justice, employment, and housing to close the gap and empower First Nations communities. ​

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• Matthew Bonson was the first Indigenous Australian elected to represent the seat of Millner in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He served as the Member for Millner from 2001 to 2008, holding portfolios including Sport and Recreation, Corporate and Information Services, Senior Territorians, Young Territorians, and Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Multicultural Affairs.
• Bonson achieved the distinction of being among the first Indigenous members of the Northern Territory’s first Labor Government, contributed significantly to youth and multicultural affairs, and brought over two decades of experience in government, justice, and Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.

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• Maurice Rioli was the first Indigenous Australian to win the Norm Smith Medal and later transitioned into politics.
• He served as the Labor Member for Arafura in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1992 to 2001, focusing on community development and Indigenous affairs.
• Rioli achieved national acclaim as an Australian rules footballer, earning the Norm Smith Medal in 1982, was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, and after his political career, contributed to community services on the Tiwi Islands.

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• Millie Hills was the first National Party candidate in Western Australia to contest the Kimberley Region as a proud Bunuba-Kija woman.
• She was the National Party’s candidate for the Kimberley Region in 2021 and 2025, with a strong focus on regional health, community leadership, and Aboriginal affairs.
• Hills achieved recognition as Chairwoman of the Yuri Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service, Director of the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service, Director of the Halls Creek Aboriginal Corporation, and as a long-standing advocate for health and wellbeing in the Kimberley community.

• Neville Perkins was the first Indigenous Australian to hold a shadow ministry in an Australian parliament.
• He served as the Labor Member for MacDonnell in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1977 to 1981, with a portfolio in the opposition shadow cabinet.
• Perkins achieved the distinction of being the first Aboriginal person to serve as Deputy Leader of the Northern Territory Labor Party, founded the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in 1973, co-founded the Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service, and later became the first Aboriginal general manager of both Aboriginal Hostels Limited and Imparja Television Pty Ltd. 

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• ​Ngaree Ah Kit was the first female Indigenous Australian appointed as Speaker of any Australian parliament.
• She served as the Labor Member for Karama in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 2016 to 2024, with a portfolio that included Corporate and Digital Development, Disabilities, International Education, and Multicultural Affairs.
• Ah Kit achieved the distinction of becoming the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman to serve as Speaker in October 2020, was a finalist for Australia’s Local Hero in 2016 for her suicide prevention advocacy, co-founded the Darwin Region Indigenous Suicide Prevention Network, and, alongside her father John Ah Kit, became part of the first Indigenous father-daughter duo to serve in an Australian parliament. ​

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• Nova Peris was the first Indigenous Australian woman elected to the Australian Senate.
• She served as the Labor Senator for the Northern Territory from 2013 to 2016, focusing on Indigenous rights, reconciliation, and addressing systemic inequalities.
• Peris achieved the distinction of being the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal in 1996 as part of the women’s field hockey team, won two gold medals in athletics at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, was named Young Australian of the Year in 1997, and founded the Nova Peris Girls’ Academy to support Indigenous girls’ education.

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• ​Rosetta Sahanna was the first Aboriginal person elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council.
• She has served as the Labor Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region since 22 May 2021, with a focus on regional development, Indigenous affairs, and legislative review.
• Sahanna achieved the distinction of being the first Aboriginal person elected to the state’s upper house, became a member of the Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review, brought decades of experience in Indigenous community leadership and service delivery, including roles at the Kimberley Land Council and Aboriginal medical services, and has been a strong advocate for First Nations people in regional Western Australia. 

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• Rosetta Sahanna was the first Aboriginal person elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council.
• She has served as the Labor Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region since 22 May 2021, with a focus on regional development, Indigenous affairs, and legislative review.
• Sahanna achieved the distinction of being the first Aboriginal person elected to the state’s upper house, became a member of the Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review, brought decades of experience in Indigenous community leadership and service delivery, including roles at the Kimberley Land Council and Aboriginal medical services, and has been a strong advocate for First Nations people in regional Western Australia.

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• Sheena Watt was the first Aboriginal woman appointed to the Victorian Legislative Council.
• She has served as the Labor Member for the Northern Metropolitan Region since October 2020, with portfolios including Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Volunteers, Climate Action, and Emergency Services.
• Watt achieved the distinction of being the first Indigenous Australian woman to represent the Australian Labor Party in the Parliament of Victoria, served on the boards of key community organisations such as the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation and Women’s Health Victoria, advocated for Indigenous recognition during the 2023 referendum, and has been a strong voice for reconciliation, climate justice, and social equity.

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• Wesley Lanhupuy was the first Yolŋu man elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He served as the Labor Member for Arnhem from 1983 to 1995, focusing on Indigenous land rights, regional development, and self-governance.
• Lanhupuy achieved the distinction of being the first Yolŋu representative in the Assembly, served as Executive Director of the Northern Land Council prior to his election, was appointed to the NT Statehood Committee in 1985, and was a respected advocate for Aboriginal self-determination until his passing in 1995.

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• Billy Gordon was one of the first three Indigenous Australians elected to the Queensland Parliament.
• He served as the Member for Cook in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2017, initially representing the Australian Labor Party before continuing as an Independent, focusing on Indigenous affairs, regional development, and social justice.
• Gordon achieved the distinction of being among the first Indigenous MPs in Queensland, held the balance of power in a hung parliament from 2015 to 2017, advocated for Indigenous Queenslanders and sugar cane workers, and later served as CEO of Indigenous Carbon Australia, promoting sustainable practices.

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• Yingiya (Mark) Guyula was the first Yolŋu independent elected to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
• He has served as the Member for Mulka since 2020, after representing Nhulunbuy from 2016 to 2020, focusing on Indigenous self-determination, bilingual education, and cultural sovereignty.
• Guyula achieved the distinction of defeating the Deputy Opposition Leader in 2016 by just eight votes, became the first parliamentarian to deliver a speech in an Aboriginal language using an interpreter on the Chamber floor, presented a traditional letter stick to Prince Charles at the 2018 Garma Festival asserting Yolŋu sovereignty, and addressed the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues advocating for Treaty and Yolŋu rights.

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