Our Speakers
Justin Mohamed
Ambassador for First Nations People
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
On 7 March 2023, Mr Justin Mohamed was announced as Australia's inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People. This role focuses on First Nations representation in Australia’s international engagement.
Under Ambassador Mohamed’s leadership, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) established the Office for First Nations International Engagement. The Office is working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop and implement a First Nations approach to foreign policy.
Ambassador Mohamed has a strong connection to community, having worked extensively in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social justice and reconciliation over a number of decades, in both the government and corporate sectors.
Sessions
What is the role of the Ambassador for First Nations People and how is the Australian Government supporting First Nations economic and business interests internationally?
Why is it important to have a First Nations presence and perspectives in Australia’s foreign policy and in international engagement?
What are Australia’s key international partnerships and initiatives, and how do they support First Nations economic, business and employment outcomes?
What are the Ambassador’s forward priorities and opportunities for First Nations economic development on the international stage?
Justin Mohamed, Ambassador for First Nations People, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade