About
Andrew Farrell is a Lecturer in the Department of Critical Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University, affiliated with the School of Communication, Society and Culture and the Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre. As a Wodi Wodi descendant from the Jerrinja Aboriginal community, Farrell's research bridges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander queer studies, digital media, and drag culture.
- PhD in Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University
- BA (Hons 1) in Indigenous Studies
- BA/BCA in Indigenous Studies and Visual Arts
Farrell’s multidisciplinary work explores queer Indigenous identities in digital spaces, focusing on themes like social media activism, online community-building, and drag performance as cultural expression. Their 2025 collaborative article highlights Indigenous perspectives on AI futures, emphasizing ethical frameworks rooted in sovereignty and cultural preservation.
Research outputs from 2016–2025 span queer theory, digital anthropology, and media studies, often addressing intersectionality, intimacy in virtual environments, and the role of technology in Indigenous diasporas. Farrell’s recent chapters in The Routledge Handbook of Australian Indigenous Peoples and Futures (2024) examine digital indigeneity and queer mob in literature.
