Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (1990–2005) was the Australian Government body through which Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders were formally involved in the processes of government affecting their lives.

The chairpersons of ATSIC were:

• Lowitja O'Donoghue 1990-96
• Gatjil Djerrkura 1996-2000
• Geoff Clark 2000-2004
• Lionel Quartermaine (Acting) 2003-2004

Resources and articles

Related Sourcewatch articles

• Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
• Tanya Hosch
• Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action