ARTH TUTEJA

Arth Tuteja is a proud second-generation, Australian-Indian man, based on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Woiwurrung people of the Kulin nations. Professionally, he is an electorate and campaigns adviser for an Australian federal minister, regularly liaising with the diverse and rapidly growing Indian diaspora. In this role, he interacts extensively with other stakeholders from the film industry, hospitality, banking and politics, advising on matters of local and wider bilateral, Australian-Indian significance.

He is currently completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma of Languages in German at the University of Melbourne, beginning his Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School in 2027. He was the 2022 School Captain of Melbourne High School, the city's oldest, most prestigious boys high school. In his capacity as School Captain, he spearheaded the inaugural TEDxMelbourneHighSchool, with speakers exploring topics from gender to communication.

Arth holds a strong interest in diplomacy, being invited onto ABC's Q&A as a questioner and panelist, being selected as Chamber Leader in the 2020 Youth Parliament and presiding over Melbourne High School's long-standing Political Interest Group.