About the Speaker

 

“Beyond delivering outcomes and positive change, I hope to encourage women and people in regional and remote communities to pursue leadership opportunities.” 

 

Vonda Malone was appointed as an Inquiry member to the Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry for a three-year term, commencing 1 July 2024.  Member Malone is part of a five-member team independent of government. They aim to foster inclusiveness and mutual respect while also building awareness and understanding of Queensland’s shared history following colonisation.  They invite all Queenslanders to walk with them as they work right across the state of Queensland during this Inquiry. 

 

Previously Vonda held the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) from May 2022 to May 2024 and made history as the first female Mayor of Torres Shire Council from 2016-2022. 

A Torres Strait Islander woman with connection to Erub (Darnley Island) and Cape York Peninsula. 

With more than 20 years of experience working across 3 levels of government, specialising in Indigenous Affairs, she also holds a unique international perspective with both the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the United Nations Office of the Human Rights Commission, Geneva. 

Ms Malone has a particular interest in improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the region.