Board of Directors Profile
Joe Morrisson
Mr. Joe Morrison is group chief executive of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, a Commonwealth entity assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to realise economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits that the ownership and management of land, water and water-related rights can bring. He previously led the Northern Land Council, implementing an overhaul of its governance and functions, and settling old land claims, before which he was CEO of the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance. While at NAILSMA, Joe championed the early work of the ISFMI, understanding the relevance of Indigenous fire management in the north of Australia for Indigenous and local communities around the world. Morrison, who is of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, argues investing in things that matter to Indigenous people – such as Caring for Country, language, culture and economic development – deserve equal consideration in the planning and development of northern Australia to things like gas plants, roads and ports.