Minister for Indigenous Australians
The Minister for Indigenous Australians in the Government of Australia is a position which holds responsibility for affairs affecting Indigenous Australians. Previous ministers have held various other titles since the position was created in 1968, most recently Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Since 1 June 2022 it has been held by Linda Burney.
Minister for Indigenous Australians
Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia
Peter Howson (as Minister for the Environment, Aborigines and the Arts)
10 March 1971
Current minister and role[edit]
Linda Burney was sworn in as part of the Albanese ministry on 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.[1] She took over the role from Ken Wyatt, who was the first Indigenous Australian appointed to the role, and the first minister named as Minister for Indigenous Australians.[2]
The role assumes responsibility for matters concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, and is responsible for the National Indigenous Australians Agency.[2]
In the Government of Australia, the Minister administers the portfolio through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and a range of other government agencies, including: