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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Advisory Committee - Expressions of Interest

The ACT Government is establishing a Board of Inquiry under the Inquiries Act 1991 to examine systemic issues in relation to the deaths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

Expressions of Interest are being sought from members of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to take part in a Community Advisory Committee to assist in the establishment of the Board of Inquiry.

Role of the Community Advisory Committee

The role of the Community Advisory Committee will be to advise the ACT Government on:

  • Developing Terms of Reference for the Board of Inquiry. The Terms of Reference will guide the inquiry by defining its scope and objectives; and
  • The skills, experience, qualities and background that are desirable in potential members of the Board of Inquiry.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for 6-8 members of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community who:

  • Have experience of, or an interest in, the justice system and how it impacts on members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, particularly those in custody
  • Want to help the ACT Government shape the Board of Inquiry to achieve the best outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees
  • Are not professionally involved in ACT Corrective Services or in delivering services to detainees at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

What will being on the Community Advisory Committee involve?

The Advisory Committee will be a temporary advisory body and is expected to meet on approximately 3 occasions prior to establishing the Board of Inquiry. Meetings are likely to take 1-2 hours each.

Advisory Committee members will be remunerated at the rate of $90 per hour (or part hour).

How to apply

Please write to Kim Hosking at BOI.AMC@act.gov.au at the ACT Justice and Community Safety Directorate by COB on 14 November 2025.

Please state why you are interested in being a member of the Community Advisory Committee and any relevant skills or experience you may have.

Please also provide information about any personal or professional connection you have with any organisation which may be the subject of investigation by the Board of Inquiry.