The caucus is aimed at encouraging increased representation of Aboriginal people in the party and enrolled to vote. 

Mr Green said it was a privilege to be a part of the meeting.

He said he wanted to see an increased representation, not just in his own party, but in the political landscape more widely and in the number of Indigenous people enrolling to vote.  

“It is daunting to become a Member of Parliament and everyone knows, that’s ever stood for Parliament, the rough and tumble that’s associated with pre-selection and then actually being elected is pretty tough,” Mr Green said.

“We, as a party, have not been that good at assisting people through that process.

“It needs to be a whole of Labor party decision about how we make ourselves a party that’s more attractive to Aboriginal people.” 

Mr Green said he would particularly like to see an increased representation of Indigenous members when deciding on complex issues, such as treaties. 

“This year is a time when the Labor party should embrace ways to ensure that people get fair representation,” he said.”