❓ Question addresses a dispute within the Ngallagunda Aboriginal Community regarding the management of Gibb River Station. The Minister acknowledges awareness but indicates limited direct involvement or jurisdiction.
AnsweredQoN 5806Legislative Assembly
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I refer to ongoing disputes regarding Ngallagunda
Aboriginal Community on Gibb River Station, and I ask: (a) is the Minister aware of the dispute regarding Ngallagunda
Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) and the management of the station; (b) what has the Minister done to assist in conflict resolution regarding this matter; (c) has the Minister taken part in any form of mediation with the parties involved in this matter; (d) if yes to (c), what dates did mediation occur; and (e) will the Minister review the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations involvement and conduct with regards to their dealings of this matter?
Aboriginal Community on Gibb River Station, and I ask: (a) is the Minister aware of the dispute regarding Ngallagunda
Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) and the management of the station; (b) what has the Minister done to assist in conflict resolution regarding this matter; (c) has the Minister taken part in any form of mediation with the parties involved in this matter; (d) if yes to (c), what dates did mediation occur; and (e) will the Minister review the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations involvement and conduct with regards to their dealings of this matter?
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Answered
21 September 2016
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
Response time
35 days
(a) Yes.
(b) The Department of Aboriginal Affairs has ensured that the Office of the Registrar for Indigenous Corporations is aware of the disputes regarding Ngallagunda Aboriginal Corporation governance issues.
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) No, I have no jurisdiction on this matter.
(b) The Department of Aboriginal Affairs has ensured that the Office of the Registrar for Indigenous Corporations is aware of the disputes regarding Ngallagunda Aboriginal Corporation governance issues.
(c) No.
(d) Not applicable.
(e) No, I have no jurisdiction on this matter.
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