Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister? Federal and every state
Current Aboriginal affairs ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the Aboriginal affairs portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers Aboriginal affairs. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal Affairs ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Malarndirri McCarthyALP · Senator for Northern Territory | Minister for Indigenous Australians | PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | David HarrisALP · Member for Wyong | Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and TreatyAlso: Minister for Gaming and Racing; Minister for Veterans; Minister for Medical Research; Minister for the Central Coast | 254 Main Road, Toukley NSW 2263Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Gabrielle WilliamsALP · Member for Dandenong | Minister for First PeoplesAlso: Minister for Education; Minister for Skills and Training; Minister for Women and Gender Equality; Deputy Premier | 18 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Fiona SimpsonLNP · Member for Maroochydore | Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PartnershipsAlso: Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security; Minister for Multiculturalism | Tenancy 1b, 148 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Don PunchALP · Member for Bunbury | Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Minister for Racing and Gaming; Minister for South West | 4/31 Victoria Street, Bunbury WA 6230Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Kyam MaherALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Deputy Premier; Attorney-General; Minister for Industrial Relations; Minister for Arts; Special Minister of State | Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000Parliament House | Write |
| Tasmania | Bridget ArcherLIB · Member for Bass | Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Minister for Ageing; Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing | 1/139-143 Hobart Road, Kings Meadows TAS 7249Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Suzanne OrrALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AffairsAlso: Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water; Minister for Housing and Homelessness; Minister for Equality; Minister for Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Steve EdgingtonCLP · Member for Barkly | Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Mental Health; Minister for Alcohol Policy; Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development; Minister for Essential Services | PO Box 796, Tennant Creek NT 0861Electorate office | Write |
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for Aboriginal affairs?
The federal Minister for Indigenous Australians leads national policy, including Closing the Gap commitments and national programs. Each state and territory has its own minister for Aboriginal affairs, covering things like land rights, cultural heritage laws and treaty or truth-telling processes, which differ significantly between jurisdictions.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal Affairs ministers by parliament
Federal Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Indigenous Australians in the federal government is Malarndirri McCarthy (ALP, Senator for Northern Territory). Write to them at PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Julian Leeser (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians.
New South Wales Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty in New South Wales is David Harris (ALP, Member for Wyong), who is also Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Veterans, Minister for Medical Research and Minister for the Central Coast. Write to them at 254 Main Road, Toukley NSW 2263.
In opposition, Felicity Wilson (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Victoria Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for First Peoples in Victoria is Gabrielle Williams (ALP, Member for Dandenong), who is also Minister for Education, Minister for Skills and Training, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Deputy Premier. Write to them at 18 Princes Highway, Dandenong VIC 3175.
In opposition, Melina Bath (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. On the crossbench, Ellen Sandell (GRN) is Spokesperson for First Nations.
Queensland Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships in Queensland is Fiona Simpson (LNP, Member for Maroochydore), who is also Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and Minister for Multiculturalism. Write to them at Tenancy 1b, 148 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558.
In opposition, Leeanne Enoch (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Closing the Gap and Reconciliation.
Western Australia Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Western Australia is Don Punch (ALP, Member for Bunbury), who is also Minister for Racing and Gaming and Minister for South West. Write to them at 4/31 Victoria Street, Bunbury WA 6230.
In opposition, Neil Thomson (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
South Australia Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in South Australia is Kyam Maher (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Deputy Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Arts and Special Minister of State. Write to them at Parliament House, Adelaide SA 5000.
In opposition, Josh Teague (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Tasmania Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Tasmania is Bridget Archer (LIB, Member for Bass), who is also Minister for Ageing and Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing. Write to them at 1/139-143 Hobart Road, Kings Meadows TAS 7249.
In opposition, Anita Dow (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. On the crossbench, Rosalie Woodruff (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs.
Australian Capital Territory Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs in the Australian Capital Territory is Suzanne Orr (ALP, Member for Yerrabi), who is also Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Minister for Equality and Minister for Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Mark Parton (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. On the crossbench, Rebecca Vassarotti (GRN) is Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.
Northern Territory Aboriginal affairs minister
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in the Northern Territory is Steve Edgington (CLP, Member for Barkly), who is also Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Alcohol Policy, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development and Minister for Essential Services. Write to them at PO Box 796, Tennant Creek NT 0861.
In opposition, Selena Uibo (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Shadow Aboriginal affairs ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on Aboriginal affairs and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Julian LeeserLIB · Member for Berowra | Shadow Minister for Indigenous AustraliansAlso: Shadow Minister for Education | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Felicity WilsonLIB · Member for North Shore | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Early Education; Shadow Minister for Women | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Melina BathNAT · Member for Eastern Victoria Region | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Public Land Management; Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Leeanne EnochALP · Member for Algester | Shadow Minister for Closing the Gap and ReconciliationAlso: Shadow Minister for Seniors and Disability Services; Shadow Minister for Integrity; Shadow Minister for the Arts | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Neil ThomsonLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Planning and Lands; Shadow Minister for Public Sector; Shadow Minister for Seniors | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Josh TeagueLIB · Member for Heysen | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Attorney-General; Shadow Minister for Housing; Shadow Minister for Planning | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Anita DowALP · Member for Braddon | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Tourism & Events; Shadow Minister for Infrastructure; Shadow Minister for Local Government | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Mark PartonLIB · Member for Brindabella | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AffairsAlso: Opposition Leader; Shadow Minister for Men and Men's Health; Shadow Minister for Transport; Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing; Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy; Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations; Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity; Shadow Minister for Defence NT; Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator; Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Shadow Minister for Public Service; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Shadow Minister for Women and Equality | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Ellen SandellGRN · Member for Melbourne | Spokesperson for First NationsAlso: Spokesperson for Climate Change and Emissions; Spokesperson for Gas and Resources; Spokesperson for Biodiversity, Environment and Forests; Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance; Spokesperson for Emergency Services and Climate Disaster Preparedness | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Rosalie WoodruffGRN · Member for Franklin | Greens Spokesperson for Aboriginal AffairsAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Forests; Greens Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+; Greens Spokesperson for Marine Environment; Greens Spokesperson for Workplace Health and Relations | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Rebecca VassarottiGRN · Member for Kurrajong | Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AffairsAlso: Spokesperson for Housing; Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence; Spokesperson for Gaming Reform; Spokesperson for Ageing and Carers; Spokesperson for Veterans | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalGovernment | Rebecca WhiteALP · Member for Lyons | Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Chris CouzensALP · Member for Geelong | Parliamentary Secretary for First Peoples | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy
PO Box 6100
Senate, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Senator McCarthy,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal Aboriginal affairs minister?+
Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy (ALP) is the Minister for Indigenous Australians in the federal government.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon David Harris MP (ALP) is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty in New South Wales, and also Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Veterans and Minister for Medical Research.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Gabrielle Williams MP (ALP) is the Minister for First Peoples in Victoria, and also Minister for Education, Minister for Skills and Training and Minister for Women and Gender Equality.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Fiona Simpson MP (LNP) is the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships in Queensland, and also Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and Minister for Multiculturalism.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Don Punch MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Western Australia, and also Minister for Racing and Gaming and Minister for South West.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Kyam Maher MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in South Australia, and also Deputy Premier, Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Bridget Archer MP (LIB) is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Tasmania, and also Minister for Ageing and Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Suzanne Orr MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Minister for Housing and Homelessness and Minister for Equality.
Who is the Aboriginal affairs minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Steve Edgington MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Alcohol Policy.
Who is the shadow Aboriginal affairs minister?+
Federally, Mr Julian Leeser MP (LIB) is the Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering Aboriginal affairs, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state Aboriginal affairs minister?+
The federal Minister for Indigenous Australians leads national policy, including Closing the Gap commitments and national programs. Each state and territory has its own minister for Aboriginal affairs, covering things like land rights, cultural heritage laws and treaty or truth-telling processes, which differ significantly between jurisdictions.
How do I contact the Aboriginal affairs minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.