John Hughes

John Hughes is an experienced professional in law and management, currently serving as Benefits Distribution Manager at the Northern Land Council since July 2021, where the focus is on enhancing support for traditional owners through a newly established Royalties Facilitation and Distribution unit. Prior to this role, John held various executive positions including Chief Executive at both Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation and Bunuwal Investments Pty Ltd, and has extensive experience in the legal field as a Senior Lawyer at Indigenous Business Australia and a Civil Lawyer at North Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid Service. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Imperial College Business School, a Master of Laws from The Australian National University, and undergraduate degrees in law from The University of Western Australia.