The First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group was established in January 2023 by the Federal Communications Minister, Michelle Rowland, to focus on Target 17 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, which aims for equal levels of digital inclusion for First Nations people by 2026. This includes supporting the broader Outcome 17, which is about ensuring First Nations people are able to access information and services to make informed decisions about their own lives.

The Advisory Group notes the previous engagement conducted by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to inform the First Nations digital inclusion plan, which was released in July 2023. The plan provides a valuable framework for improving digital inclusion through to 2026, on which the Advisory Group will use to help build its long-term roadmap.

The Advisory Group is seeking views on the points raised in this discussion paper. Key questions have been provided to help guide responses. Submitting organisations and individuals should not feel obligated to answer all questions presented, and the Advisory Group welcomes submissions on aspects of digital inclusion that span beyond what has been discussed in this paper.