Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee (AJAC) provides cultural advice and guidance from lived experience to inform justice policy and services.
Established in 2021, the Committee includes 12 Aboriginal members connected to 12 regions across WA and reports directly to the Director General, who briefs the Attorney General and Minister for Corrective Services.
The current AJAC is a highly respected and effective advisory board that has provided invaluable cultural advice to the Department over the last four years.
For the 2026 AJAC term, eight positions are available for appointment, with candidates to be selected from the following regions:
- West Kimberley
- East Pilbara
- Gascoyne
- Midwest
- Goldfields
- North Metropolitan
- South West
- Great Southern
Current AJAC members are eligible and encouraged to apply. To be eligible, applicants must be strongly connected to one of the listed regions, and show a commitment to improving justice outcomes for Aboriginal people
Members are expected to attend at least four meetings per year and comply with AJAC’s Terms of Reference (PDF, 253KB) and Code of Conduct.
The Attorney General Dr Tony Buit said AJAC had been instrumental in deepening the Department’s connection with Aboriginal communities.
“By embedding cultural knowledge and lived experience into policy development, AJAC has helped ensure our justice system is more responsive, inclusive, and accountable,” he said.
Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia CSC said AJAC’s priorities range from youth justice to workforce development and align with the commitment to delivering culturally responsive justice services.
“I reaffirm my support for AJAC and its members and look forward to continuing our partnership to ensure justice policies are informed, inclusive, and effective.”
Interested candidates are encouraged to email AJAC@justice.wa.gov.au for application details.
Print this page
