Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Inquiry into the Establishment and Effectiveness of Registered Aboriginal Parties
Completed
This inquiry was completed in the 57th parliament.
For more information on this inquiry, contact the Committees office:
Phone: (03) 8682 2800
Email: cso@parliament.vic.gov.au
Terms of reference
The terms of reference are instructions which explain what a committee has been asked to do, what topics it should focus on, and how its members will work together to achieve its shared goals.
That under s33 the Parliamentary Committees Act 2003, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee is required to inquire into, consider and report no later than 15 November 2012 on the establishment and effectiveness of Registered Aboriginal Parties and the Committee is asked to consider:
(a) Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council policies in relation to the appointment of Registered Aboriginal Parties including the factors that should be taken into account by the Council in making a decision such as:
(i) the degree to which traditional ownership is contested in the area the subject of an application;
(ii) the impact that decisions may have on the community;
(iii) the capacity of the applicant to fulfil legislative responsibilities if appointed;
(iv) the process used to determine and identify the successful registered aboriginal party;
(b) the support available to the Council in making decisions about the appointment of Registered Aboriginal Parties including:
(i) membership and structure of the Council;
(ii) Council's capacity to inquire into matters relevant to applications, including supporting applicants to provide information needed to fully assess applications; and
(iii) the effectiveness of the established Registered Aboriginal Parties.