Mr Ah See has also held other roles at the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC), NSW Aboriginal Housing Office and various government departments working in policy.

Mr Ah See said he is still bewildered by his appointment. 

“These last few days have been a whirlwind, I still can’t really wrap my head around being appointed to this committee.

“I was approached for the position and now I’ve been gifted the opportunity to represent Aboriginal people nationally,” Mr Ah See said.

“It’s really a blessing to be afforded this opportunity.”

Mr Ah See said his humble beginnings instilled a drive in him. 

“My roots are from the Nanima reserve. My mum was a single parent with eight kids… we did struggle. 

“From my beginnings at Nanima – this appointment is a little hard to believe.”

Mr Ah See said the Wellington community, his Wiradjuri Elders and the NSWALC have all been vital in his personal growth and encouraged everyone to strive to achieve their goals.

“No matter where you come from, you really can do anything if you have goals and aspirations… just go for it!” 

Besides working with the Prime Minister, Mr Ah See said he is most looking forward to collaborating with the committee.

“I can’t wait to engage with the collective wisdom of the five other members.”

In a media release, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion said the new council will play an important role by engaging at the heart of government.

The appointments are part of a two-staged appointment process.

The new council members will meet and provide advice to the Government on the final makeup of the council and its terms of reference. This will include engaging with other Indigenous Australians who have requested to be on the council.

Mr Ah See was named alongside Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andrea Mason, Winun Ngari Aboriginal Corporation CEO Susan Murphy, University of Woolongong Professor of Indigenous Health Ngiare Brown, Stronger Smarter Institute founder and chairman Chris Sarra and traditional owner from Baniyala Djambawa Marawilli.