INDIGENOUS INFRASTRUCTURE

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (26 June 2012) (Estimates Committee B).

The Hon. L.W.K. BIGNELL (Mawson—Minister for Tourism, Minister for Recreation and Sport): I am advised:

Current CEGAA priorities include:

Short term priorities

1. Implementing the Chief Executive Regional Coordinator (CERC) initiative to champion place-based initiatives in Northern Adelaide, Port Augusta and the West Coast to improve Aboriginal well-being.

2. Monitoring the Government's response to the recommendations of the 2011 Coronial inquest into Aboriginal deaths at Ceduna.

3. Considering strategies to support the continuation of the Build Family Opportunities program for long-term jobless families with complex barriers to education, training and employment.

4. Overseeing the preparation of an Infrastructure and Landuse Plan for Regional and Remote Aboriginal communities.

Medium term priorities

1. Increasing Aboriginal employment in the public (State Government) and private sectors.

2. Monitoring the Remote Service Delivery National Partnership.

3. Monitoring the place-based Urban and Regional Strategy in Northern Adelaide and Port Augusta.

4. Monitoring the legislative reviews of the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act and the Aboriginal Heritage Act.

5. Examining progress across government to implement the recommendations of Commissioner Mullighan's inquiry into child sexual abuse on the APY Lands.

6. Reviewing infrastructure planning and needs across sectors for regional and remote communities.

Long term priorities

1. Overseeing Aboriginal economic development initiatives to increase the economic independence of Aboriginal people.

2. Monitoring progress against the Aboriginal-specific targets in South Australia's Strategic Plan and the COAG Closing the Gap targets.