Question regarding the progress of the Aboriginal Lands Trust's "Town Based Reserve" project, including its leadership, committee composition, meeting frequency, progress, and final goals. The answer provides some details on stakeholder engagement and future use options being considered by the State Government.

AnsweredQoN 2994Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 September 2014
Portfolio
Aboriginal Affairs

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I refer to the Aboriginal Lands Trust’s (ALT) STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2012–2014 document, and I ask: (a) where is the ALT in terms of completing their “Town Based Reserve” project; (b) who is heading up this project; (c) iIs there a committee of individuals; (d) if yes to (d), who is on the committee; (e) how often do they meet; (f) what dates has the committee met over the past two years; (g) what progress has been made towards the completion of the project; and (h) what is the final goal of the project?

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Answered
22 October 2014
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
34 days
(a) The Aboriginal Lands Trust has been working with key stakeholders to further develop future use options for Town Based Reserves. The State Government is currently considering options for the future use of Town Based Reserves.
(b) The Aboriginal Affairs Coordinating Committee Sub Committee on Regional and Remote Communities is leading this project.
(c) Yes. Refer to (b).
(d) Departments of Housing, Aboriginal Affairs, Education, Health, Treasury, Premier and Cabinet, Local Government and Communities, Planning, Regional Development, Lands, Sport and Recreation, Training and Workforce Development, Police, Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council, Western Australian Aboriginal Education and Training Council.
(e) As required.
(f) 12 July 2013; 19 August 2013; 6 November 2013; 4 December 2013.
(g) - (h) Please refer to (a).

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