Since July 2024, the position has been held by Malarndirri McCarthy in the Albanese ministry.

Her predecessor, Linda Burney, was the first Indigenous woman to be appointed to the role.

[1] Burney's predecessor, Ken Wyatt, was the first Indigenous Australian appointed to the role, and the first minister named as Minister for Indigenous Australians.

[2] The role assumes responsibility for matters concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia, and is responsible for the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

[2] In the Government of Australia, the Minister administers the portfolio through the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and a range of other government agencies, including:[citation needed] The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Indigenous Affairs, or any precedent titles:[3] Notes