Second Reading Speeches

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Amendment Bill 2002

Type
Government
Portfolio
Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989
in relation to: appointment, terms of office and eligibility for election of certain statutory office holders of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC); consistency of terminology and practice with the Commonwealth Accrual-Based Outcomes and Outputs Framework; clarification and enhancement of ATSIC’s internal review process; and access to appeal and review processes through the Administrative Review Tribunal. Also contains transitional provisions.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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