Tanya Hosch has a long and distinguished history in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, advocacy, governance and fundraising.
Before joining the AFL as the first ever Indigenous person and second woman in their Executive ranks in August 2016, Tanya was the Joint Campaign director of the Recognise movement for constitutional recognition.
At the AFL Tanya's portfolios include - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, Gender
Equality, Sexuality and Gender Diversity, racism and sexism. Tanya is tasked with the
implementation of the AFL's enhanced Indigenous strategy, advising the AFL Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council, maintenance of the Respect and Responsibility
Policy, 2017, the AFL's Gender Action Plan and the Gender Diversity Policy.
Tanya is a member of the Indigenous Advisory Group of the NAB and is a Board Director of
Circus Oz, and the Australian Film, Television and Radio School and was a member of the
Referendum Council that led the process and final recommendation that resulted in The
Statement from the Heart in May 2017. A career highlight was contributing as a Consultant
on the ABC drama, Total Control.
Tanya has been named the 2021 South Australian of the Year.
