APY LANDS, EXECUTIVE VISIT

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (30 June 2011) (Estimates Committee B).

The Hon. P. CAICA (Colton—Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation): I am advised:

1. As you are aware, the Senior Management Council visited the APY Lands in May 2010 over two days. The visit resulted in a greater understanding by the Senior Management Council of the Amata and Mimili communities.

In response to the Chief Executives' visit to the Amata and Mimili communities, a list of emerging issues was identified requiring an immediate, medium-term or long-term policy response.

A Chief Executives' Action Plan was developed which included five immediate actions, eight medium-term actions and three long-term policy interventions. These actions were also cross-referenced with those outlined in the community Local Implementation Plans (LIPs) for Amata and Mimili. I am happy to provide a copy of the Action Plan from the SMC Visit to the APY Lands. The LIPs for Amata and Mimili are public documents and can be accessed on State and Commonwealth websites.