Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner

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Katie is a proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman who grew up in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, on the lands of the Darumbal People.

Katie has spent her career committed to advancing the rights, interests and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Experience

Katie's previous roles include:

• Executive Director of the Interim Truth and Treaty Body supporting Queensland's Path to Treaty
• Chief of Staff to the Minister for Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
• Senior Advisor to the Deputy Premier.

Before taking the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner role, Katie spent 8 years at the Australian Human Rights Commission as Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Team.

Now more than ever, we need policies which promote reconciliation and unity, not division and discord.

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• Close the Gap Indigenous health campaign.