Suzanne Thompson
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Suzanne M Thompson | |
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| Occupations | Managing Director, Chair of Australian Native Foods and Botanicals |
| Known for | Indigenous Knowledge Advocate |
| Parent(s) | David and Jennifer Thompson |
| Website | https://agriculture-food-sustainability.uq.edu.au/suzanne-thompson-biography |
Suzanne M Thompson or Suzanne Thompson is an artist and indigenous advocate, who was awarded a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering in 2025.[1] She is a member of the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC), responsible for ensuring the integrity of Australia's Carbon crediting scheme.[2]
Thompson was born and raised in Barcaldine, where her family owned property.[3] She and her sister Cheryl and brother David grew up in the rural area, west of Rockhampton, and their family can trace back ancestry through to their great-grandparents, including links to the Inigai and kunnergeri people. In her early years she showed a gift for art. She completed a hair dressing apprenticeship, a TAFE course, and managed a salon by the age of 19.[4]
Her early career involved working in youth, community development and policy development. She was also an Indigenous adviser to Blak Business Smart Business. She was also a gallery owner and manager, and a stall holder at Eumundi Markets.[5]
