Dr Lisa Strelein PSM is a leading expert in native title and Indigenous rights in Australia. Lisa has played a central role in Indigenous policy debates and reforms and has published widely over a 30 year career. Dr Strelein is Honorary Professor at the Australian National University College of Law and recently completed her tenure as the Executive Director of Research and Education at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Lisa’s academic contribution has been informed by her work with Indigenous peoples and organisations. Lisa was convenor of the National Native Title Conference, Australia’s leading Indigenous policy conference for 20 years.

Dr Strelein completed Bachelors degrees in Commerce and Law at Murdoch University and was awarded a PhD from ANU in 1998. Dr Strelein was awarded a Public Service Medal in the Australian Honours lists in 2020 for her contribution to the cultural understanding of the public service and native title.