Ben is of the Merriam and Mualgal peoples of the Torres Straits. He has a unique blend of public service delivery experience, entrepreneur success, and community leadership. Having been based in North Queensland much of his career; Ben is a proud husband to Marcia Mitchell (nee Salam) and their eight children and was awarded the 2009 North Queensland Father of the Year.

Ben joined the National NAIDOC Committee under the leadership of Aden Ridgeway in 2006 and has been Co-Chair since 2009.

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Key Projects:

· Indigenous Business Readiness Program

· ACT Audit Office

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Qualifications:

· Bachelor Business (Honours) – 2005 James Cook University

· Bachelor Business – Major in Management 2004 James Cook University