First Australians Capital has appointed Professor Robynne Quiggin AO to its Board.
A member of the Wiradyuri nation of central western New South Wales, Professor Quiggin brings more than 20 years of experience across the legal, governance, compliance and policy sectors, with a career focused on advancing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Professor Quiggin’s work spans human rights, financial inclusion, consumer affairs, governance, arts and cultural heritage, and engagement with the renewable energy transition – areas that intersect closely with FAC’s mission and focus industries.
Prior to joining the University of Technology Sydney, Professor Quiggin served as Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission. She has contributed extensively to international human rights and biodiversity forums and published widely on the importance of rights-based approaches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Professor Robynne Quiggin AO said she was pleased to join the FAC Board at a pivotal time for First Nations economic development.
“FAC is doing something genuinely distinctive in backing First Nations businesses not just with capital, but with a deep understanding of what self-determination actually looks like in practice. I’ve spent my career working on the rights frameworks that underpin economic participation for our peoples. Being part of an organisation that’s putting those principles to work is something I care about deeply.”
FAC Chairperson Jocelyn King welcomed the appointment.
“Professor Quiggin has spent decades working at the intersection of rights, governance and economic participation for First Nations peoples, which is precisely where FAC operates. Her appointment strengthens our ability to hold ourselves to the highest standard of First Nations leadership and accountability as we move into the next phase of our strategy.”
ABOUT FAC:
First Australians Capital (FAC) is a national, First Nations-led organisation that supports First Nations businesses to grow, thrive and lead a strong, self-determined economy. FAC walks alongside entrepreneurs by providing patient finance, practical support and trusted connections, while working to address long-standing inequities in Australia’s finance system. Since 2016, FAC has supported more than 1,000 First Nations businesses, with 80% of business owners reporting increased confidence. FAC has secured over $90 million for the First Nations economy, with a strong focus on women-led enterprises and regional and rural businesses. FAC’s 10-year strategy is focused on driving systemic change, helping to triple the First Nations business sector and unlock $1 billion in capital for First Nations-led businesses and communities by 2031.
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