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What happened to ATSIC?
On 28 May 2004 the government introduced into the Federal Parliament legislation to abolish ATSIC. The Bill finally passed both houses of Parliament in 2005, and ATSIC was formally abolished at midnight 24 March 2005.
Who was appointed inaugural chairperson of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission?
(Lowitja) O Donoghue
Following the passage of the ATSIC legislation in late 1989, the Government appointed Lois (Lowitja) O Donoghue as ATSIC s first Chairperson, and ATSIC opened its doors for business in March 1990.
Is Geoff Clarke Aboriginal?
Mr Clark, a former chairman of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, will face approximately 380 charges at a County Court trial.
When was ATSIC formed?
March 5, 1990
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission/Founded
What was the aim of atsic?
The objectives of ATSIC, according to Section 3 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act, are: to ensure maximum participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in government policy formulation and implementation. to promote indigenous self-management and self-sufficiency.
What does the black top half represent on the Aboriginal flag?
symbolise Aboriginal people
The top half of the Australian Aboriginal flag is black to symbolise Aboriginal people. The red in the lower half represents the earth and the colour of ochre, which has ceremonial significance. The circle of yellow in the centre of the flag represents the sun.
What was the purpose of the atsic?
ATSIC’s functions were to advise Governments at all levels; provide peak national and international advocacy for Australian Indigenous affairs, and deliver and monitor Indigenous programs and services.
Who is the lead singer of Yothu Yindi?
M Yunupingu
For most Australians, M Yunupingu is remembered as the founding member and singer-songwriter for the band Yothu Yindi. Yothu Yindi formed in 1986 and from 1988 to 2000 released six albums and won eight ARIA Awards. In 2012 they were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
What happened in Framlingham Australia?
The Church of England Mission to the Aborigines of Victoria operated Framlingham for a short period and handed it back to the Central Board for the Protection of Aborigines. By 1867 the Board decided to move the Aborigines living on Framlingham to Lake Condah where a new Aboriginal station would be opened.
Who was the first indigenous Australian to sit in the Australian Federal Parliament?
Neville Bonner (Senate, Qld, LIB; IND) was the first Indigenous member of parliament in 1971.
What is ATSI stand for?
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
According to s51 (25) of the High Court of Australia (1983): ‘An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (person) and is accepted as such by the community in which he or she lives. ‘
Is it offensive to say Aboriginal?
‘Aborigine’ is generally perceived as insensitive, because it has racist connotations from Australia’s colonial past, and lumps people with diverse backgrounds into a single group. Without a capital “a”, “aboriginal” can refer to an Indigenous person from anywhere in the world.
Who was the chairman of the ATSIC in 2003?
In response to Minister Ruddock’s April 2003 announcement of the establishment of a new agency, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services (ATSIS), to administer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) programs, ATSIC Chairman Geoff Clark described the changes to ATSIC’s operations as effectively make or break.
What are the changes to the ATSIC program?
The changes announced by Minister Ruddock include the establishment of a new agencyAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services (ATSIS)to administer ATSIC’s programs and make decisions about the allocation of ATSIC grants.
How much money does ATSIC get from the government?
2.9 ATSIC received about $1.1 billion in funding from the Commonwealth Government each year. As the table below shows, the majority of this money – usually around half of ATSIC’s total budget – is spent on economic development programs, including CDEP.
Who was the ATSIC Commissioner for Western NSW?
ATSIC commissioner for western NSW, Steve Gordon, for example, suggests the changes represent ‘the start of the dismantling of the commission’. (3) Queensland commissioner Robbie Williams argued that Minister Ruddock’s changes ‘seriously undermined [indigenous peoples’] right to self-determination and [Ruddock’s] own review of ATSIC’.