First Nations representatives

The National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples have announced the results of its first elections for the Board of Directors.

Congress Co-Chairs Josephine Bourne and Sam Jeffries, said that the elections are the historic final steps towards forming the first elected Board of the National Congress of

Australia’s First Peoples.

The Directors were elected by the delegates at the inaugural meeting of the National Congress. The new board continues to embody our commitment to gender equity which is still a first in Australia.

The Directors Elect will take office in July and consider the policy recommendations from this inaugural National Congress at their first meeting.

Joining Co-Chairs Ms Jody Broun and Mr Les Malezer on the first Board will be: William (Brian) Butler (SA), Venessa Curnow (QLD), Dennis Eggington (WA), Rodney Little (ACT), Tammy Solonec (WA) and Daphne Yarram (VIC).