Mr Brown questions the Premier on the government's stance on Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs). The government supports ILUAs in appropriate circumstances and is currently in discussions with several Aboriginal groups.

AnsweredQoN 342Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Member
Portfolio
Premier

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342. Mr BROWN to the Premier:
(1) Does the Government support the use of Indigenous Land Use Agreements between the Government and Aboriginal Land Councils/Groups?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) If so, on what date did it become policy to support such agreements?
(4) How many agreements has the Government entered into?
(5) What is the purpose of each agreement and the area covered by it?
(6) Is the Government presently having any discussions with any Aboriginal groups/Land Councils on the prospect of reaching agreement on an Indigenous Land Use Agreement?
(7) What Aboriginal groups/Land Councils is the Government presently engaged in discussions with on the use of such agreements?

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Answered
10 October 2000
Response time
62 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) Yes, in appropriate circumstances.
(2) Not applicable.
(3) The support of such agreements is considered on a case-by-case basis.
(4) None to date.
(5) Not applicable.
(6) Yes.
(7) The Aboriginal Legal Service acting for the Nharnuwangga Wajarri and Ngarlawangga native title claimants, the Yamatji Land and Sea Council acting for the Badimia native title claimants and more generally throughout their region and the Ngaanyatjarra Land Council in relation to the Central Desert native title claims.

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