AAC to play key role in implementation program
Western Australia's peak Aboriginal advisory body - the Aboriginal Advisory Council - will take a leading role in the implementation of the State's response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Western Australia's peak Aboriginal advisory body - the Aboriginal Advisory Council - will take a leading role in the implementation of the State's response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Judyth Watson said the AAC would meet early next month to consider the State Government's response and advise on priorities and strategies for the implementation program.
"In preparation for this vital role, the AAC has been restructured to reflect more accurately the needs of Aboriginal people in Western Australia," Dr Watson said.
"The restructured council, which has a Royal Commission reference group, will link in with Commonwealth Aboriginal planning processes and State consultative groups and will take a leading role in negotiations with government agencies responsible for implementing the responses to the Royal Commission recommendations.
The Minister said the restructured AAC comprised 18 voting members and six non-voting members, reflecting the regional council structure of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC).
"State Government agencies will consult with the AAC in the development of programs and policies which concern Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people," Dr Watson said.
