Question on Notice regarding programs, funding, and details of initiatives within the Goldfields-Esperance portfolio aimed at assisting Aboriginal persons, with a focus on mining, tourism, and arts. The answer provides limited details and appears repetitive.

AnsweredQoN 676Legislative Council
Asked
9 April 2003
Portfolio
Goldfields-Esperance

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(1) What programs are conducted in the Minister for Goldfields-Esperance’s portfolio, and related agencies, to assist and advance the welfare of Aboriginal persons?
(2) What are the details of these programs?
(3) What funds are made available to these programs?
(4) What is the source of those funds?

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Answered
6 May 2003
Responded by
Minister for Goldfields-Esperance
Response time
27 days
Indigenous People in Mining – working group consisting of Indigenous business operators working in the mining industry and related services, representatives from mining companies, relevant government agencies and training organizations. Main regular activities include production of a business directory, promotion of businesses at the annual Goldfields Mining Expo. Developing Indigenous tourism and cultural heritage – assisting new and existing operators to develop culturally appropriate tourism product, providing information on relevant industry organizations, funding sources and training opportunities. Supporting the development of Indigenous arts in the region. Assisting communities, organizations and individuals to develop and market their arts products 3. $80,000 for the year 2002/03. 4. Dept of Industry and Resources (Office of Aboriginal Economic Development). The activities of the GEDC are facilitative of the peace order and good Government of Western Australia and as such benefit all Western Australians.
Developing Indigenous tourism and cultural heritage – assisting new and existing operators to develop culturally appropriate tourism product, providing information on relevant industry organizations, funding sources and training opportunities. Supporting the development of Indigenous arts in the region. Assisting communities, organizations and individuals to develop and market their arts products 3. $80,000 for the year 2002/03. 4. Dept of Industry and Resources (Office of Aboriginal Economic Development). The activities of the GEDC are facilitative of the peace order and good Government of Western Australia and as such benefit all Western Australians.
Supporting the development of Indigenous arts in the region. Assisting communities, organizations and individuals to develop and market their arts products 3. $80,000 for the year 2002/03. 4. Dept of Industry and Resources (Office of Aboriginal Economic Development). The activities of the GEDC are facilitative of the peace order and good Government of Western Australia and as such benefit all Western Australians.
3. $80,000 for the year 2002/03. 4. Dept of Industry and Resources (Office of Aboriginal Economic Development). The activities of the GEDC are facilitative of the peace order and good Government of Western Australia and as such benefit all Western Australians.
4. Dept of Industry and Resources (Office of Aboriginal Economic Development). The activities of the GEDC are facilitative of the peace order and good Government of Western Australia and as such benefit all Western Australians.
The activities of the GEDC are facilitative of the peace order and good Government of Western Australia and as such benefit all Western Australians.

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