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❓ Hon George Cash asks about the government's policy and consultative processes regarding the establishment of Aboriginal Living Areas on pastoral leases. The answer outlines the required agreements and approvals.

AnsweredQoN 543Legislative Council

Asked

13 March 2003

Member

Hon George Cash

Portfolio

Planning and Infrastructure

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(1) What is the policy of the Government in respect to the establishment of Aboriginal Living Areas on pastoral leases?
(2) What are the consultative process guidelines required to be observed in negotiations with pastoral lessees or other parties before an Aboriginal Living Area is recommended to be established on a pastoral lease?

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Answered

10 April 2003

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

Response time

28 days

(2) Before a grant is made to allow the establishment of an Aboriginal Living Area, agreement is required from the pastoral lessee for surrender of the relevant portion of land from the pastoral lease (except in the case of areas designated for exclusion in 2015 or areas that may be subject to compulsory acquisition). Approval is then required from the local government authority and relevant government agencies; and a commitment is required from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) that funds are available to establish and maintain a Living Area.

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