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National Indigenous arts reference group

The National Indigenous arts reference group (NIARG) is comprised of artists and industry experts from around the country, who act as an information resource and advisory group to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board.

The National Indigenous arts reference group is not a decision making body and has no authority to determine or decide on the implementation of strategies. Selection as a reference group member is at the sole discretion of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board and does not guarantee participation at any meeting of the NIARG.

The following is a list of some reference group members. The list is fluid and subject to change without notice. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board reserves all rights in relation to appointment and continuing membership of the NIARG.

Terms of reference

  1. Provide advice and make recommendations about the arts industry matters that will assist in the decision-making process of the board and division
  2. Act as in industry point of reference for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board and division
  3. Advocate and promote the focal and industry development strategies throughout their respective networks
  4. Guide the implementation of the strategies in collaboration with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board and division.

Reference group members


Lydia George - (ACT) Policy officer, expertise in policy programs

Lisa Michl - (QLD) Artist/ Indigenous arts officer, Tank Arts Centre

Trevor James - (NSW) Investigator, Attorney General's Department

Liza-Mare Syron - (NSW) Teacher

Jeremy Geia - (NSW) director, Laura Dance Festival and Minh Pora Project

Robynne Quiggin - (NSW) Solicitor/consultant, Vincent Quiggin Consulting

Angela Jane Hill - (NT) Arts administrator, Tiwi Design Aboriginal Corporation

Darryl Danton Murgha - (QLD) Curator/manager, Yarrabah City Council

Leo Akee - (QLD) Public servant/principal advisor Education Services

Lee Ann Buckskin - (SA) Manager, Carclew Youth Arts

Diat Alferink - (SA) Performer, manager Kurruru Indigenous Youth Performing Arts

Kylie Belling - (VIC) Artistic director, Ilbijerri Theatre

Elizabeth Cavanagh - (VIC) Jazz vocalist

Walter Saunders - (VIC) Court officer, Department of Justice

Tracey-Lea Smith - (VIC) TAFE teacher/project officer, Chisholm Institute

Mark Anthony Bin Bakar - (WA) Entertainer

Mitch Torres - (WA) Director, Wawaili Pitjas

Nancy Bamaga - (QLD) - Indigenous programs manager

Clotilde Bullen - (WA) Associate curator, Art Gallery of WA

Tessa Rose - (NT) Actor/dancer

Nici Cumpston - (SA) Visual artist