PM overhauls indigenous advisory council

Malcolm Turnbull has overhauled the prime minister's indigenous advisory council appointing six highly respected Aboriginal members.

The new appointees include education guru Chris Sarra from the Stronger Smarter Institute, one of the first Aboriginal doctors in Australia Professor Ngiare Brown, and the Northern Territory's Australian of the Year finalist Andrea Mason.

Traditional owner Djambawa Marawilli, community development worker Susan Murphy and Roy Ah See from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council round out the six.

Mr Turnbull is set make further appointments after consulting the new council members.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott appointed the original council which was chaired by indigenous leader Warren Mundine.

"The refreshed council reflects the government's deep commitment to doing things with Indigenous Australians in a genuine partnership," Mr Turnbull said in a statement.

The council will continue to focus on education, community safety and justice, and employment.