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❓ Question regarding consultation and criteria for potential closure of remote Aboriginal communities in WA. The government states no decisions have been made and consultation will commence.

AnsweredQoN 3308Legislative Assembly

Asked

27 November 2014

Member

Ms J. Farrer

Portfolio

Aboriginal Affairs

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I refer to the announcement regarding the closure of remote communities and ask: (a) what consultation has taken place with residents in the communities listed for closure; (b) what consultation has taken place with the four Shires in the Kimberley in relation to the closure of communities within their Shire boundary; (c) what role does the Aboriginal Lands Trust board have regarding the closure of communities; (d) what research, advice or information is the Government basing its claim on that closing remote indigenous communities will lead to improved outcomes for indigenous people; and (e) what criteria is the Government following to determine which communities to close and what assessment is the Government using to deem a community as non viable?

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Answered

18 February 2015

Responded by

Minister representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

Response time

83 days

a-e) No decision has yet been made in relation to any particular community. The Government's emphasis is on identifying those communities which, with the correct investment decisions, will be able to provide acceptable standards of child care, health, education, housing and employment opportunities to their residents over time. The State Government will soon commence consultation with Aboriginal people, particularly those in remote communities, as well as other key stakeholders.

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