❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information about the Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation (OLAC), its relationship with the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation, its directors, and its involvement in a liquor license application. The Minister provides factual answers, confirming the Department of Indigenous Affairs supports the liquor license application.
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OOMBULGURRI LANDS ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
(1) When was the Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation established? (2) Did OLAC replace the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation? (3) If yes to (2), why; and, if no to (2), what is the relationship between the two corporations? (4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER
(1) When was the Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation established? (2) Did OLAC replace the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation? (3) If yes to (2), why; and, if no to (2), what is the relationship between the two corporations? (4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(2) Did OLAC replace the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation? (3) If yes to (2), why; and, if no to (2), what is the relationship between the two corporations? (4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(3) If yes to (2), why; and, if no to (2), what is the relationship between the two corporations? (4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(2) Did OLAC replace the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation? (3) If yes to (2), why; and, if no to (2), what is the relationship between the two corporations? (4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(3) If yes to (2), why; and, if no to (2), what is the relationship between the two corporations? (4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(4) Who are the directors of OLAC? (5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(5) Are there any non-Indigenous directors of OLAC? (6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(6) Has OLAC or any other body been asked to approve an application for a liquor licence for the Berkley resort or any other area covered by the Forrest River reserve or the Balanggarra native title claim area? (7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(7) Does the Department of Indigenous Affairs support this application? (8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(8) What consultation has there been between OLAC and the traditional owners associated with the Oombulgurri community? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(1) The Oombulgurri Lands Aboriginal Corporation was formed on 22 October 2010 and registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations on 16 March 2011. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(3) Not applicable. (4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(4) The directors of OLAC are Allan Martin, May Smith, Carla Roberts, Pamela Alberts, Stuart Mitchell and Rosie Gore. (5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(5)–(6) No. (7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(7) Yes. (8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
(8) OLAC was established as a result of the wishes of the traditional owners at the meeting of 22 October 2010 to ensure the protection of assets held for the use and benefit of Oombulgurri residents.
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