Bold plan to give native powers to new body
Sarah Smiles; 12/7/08
A new body representing indigenous Australia, with powers to directly question ministers and bureaucrats and advise on policy, has been proposed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma. The body could play a role in Senate estimates committees, enabling it to grill officials over their performance in indigenous policy and service delivery. It could evolve into an indigenous chamber of Parliament giving Aborigines a voice in national decision making.
See: http://www.theage.com.au/national/bold-plan-to-give-native-powers-to-new-body-20080711-3ds9.html
Tags: Aboriginal, Australia, Reconciliation