Deregistration of First Nation Party
MEDIA RELEASE
12 September 2025
Deregistration of First Nation Party
The First Nation Party has been formally removed from the ACT Register of Political Parties, ACT Electoral Commissioner Mr Damian Cantwell AM CSC announced today, 12 September 2025.
“First Nation Party applied for registration in the ACT on 30 June 2024, ahead of the 2024 ACT Legislative Assembly election,” Mr Cantwell said. “The party was officially registered on 31 July 2024. Its registration has now been cancelled at the party’s own request.”
Further information on party registration can be viewed on the Commission’s website at https://www.elections.act.gov.au/register-of-political-parties
Damian Cantwell AM CSC
Electoral Commissioner
Further information:
ACT Electoral Commission
Nara Centre, 3 Constitution Ave
Canberra City ACT 2601
Phone (02) 6205 0033
Email: elections@act.gov.au
Homepage: www.elections.act.gov.au
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