Duane Fraser is a Wulgurukaba and Bidjara Traditional Owner, and has extensive experience advising Commonwealth and State Governments on matters relating to Indigenous Affairs and Environmental Policy.
Duane uses his profile to create positive change and impact to ensure Traditional Owners are given the opportunity for full and effective participation and leadership roles at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life.
Duane has presented at numerous international fora on the advancement of Indigenous peoples of the world and their empowerment in the protection and safeguarding of their delicate biocultural land and seascapes, heritage and cultural expressions.
Currently serving as Chair of the Federal Minister of the Environment’s Indigenous Advisory Committee, Duane has also served on senior government and non-government boards including The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, CRC for Northern Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland.
Duane is Co-Chair of the ReefTO Taskforce alongside Manuwuri Forester.