Report

Commonwealth Indigenous Advancement Strategy tendering processes

17 March 2016

© Commonwealth of Australia 2016
ISBN 978-1-76010-394-1

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View the report as separate downloadable parts:

Membership of the Committee (PDF 17KB)
List of Recommendations (PDF 12KB)
Chapter 1 (PDF 72KB)

Referral
Conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgements
Background to the Indigenous Advancement Strategy
Structure of the report

Chapter 2 - The Indigenous Advancement Strategy program design and delivery framework (PDF 149KB)

Streamlining Indigenous programs
Lack of consultation and engagement with Indigenous communities
Program design and framework
Suitability of PM&C as a service delivery agency
Distribution of programs across portfolios

Chapter 3 (PDF 224KB)

Communication with stakeholders about IAS
Initial six week application period
Changes to timeframes and guidelines for funding
Consequences of rapid transition for services and service providers
The engagement of external organisations to assist the IAS process
Building unrealistic expectations
Finalising funding
PM&C reviews of the transition to the IAS and funding rounds
Conclusion

Government senators' additional comments (PDF 21KB)

Timeline of inquiry

Additional comments of the Australian Greens (PDF 30KB)

Reinstating funding
Service gaps

APPENDIX 1 (PDF 19KB)

Submissions
Additional information
Answer to Questions taken on Notice
Tabled Documents

APPENDIX 2 (PDF 17KB)

Committee Secretariat contact:

Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3846
fpa.sen@aph.gov.au