ATSIC

ATSIC, or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, was an Australian government agency established in 1990 to represent Indigenous Australians and manage their local and regional affairs. It served as a link between Indigenous communities and the government, advocating for their needs, advising on policies, and distributing funding for community development. ATSIC aimed to give Indigenous people a voice in decision-making processes affecting their lives. The organization was disbanded in 2005, but its legacy influences current Indigenous governance and policies in Australia.