The Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee advises the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs on, Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA), payments for projects that will benefit Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory. Decisions about what initiatives will be funded are made by the Minister.
Committee meetings
The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for November 2012.
ABA Advisory Committee Membership
The committee is made up of:
- a Chair appointed by the Minister for a three year term
- 14 members elected by the four Northern Territory Land Councils.
Current members
Chairperson
Mrs Patricia Brahim
Tennant Creek Region
Term: 1/7/2012-30/6/2015
Mrs Brahim has strong family ties to the Warrumungu people and is from the Tennant Creek region. She brings to her role extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, working with governments at all levels, to improve the economic, social and community health of Indigenous Northern Territorians.
Mrs Brahim has extensive expertise in business development, housing, land agreements, native title, health and community services, and community development.
Northern Land Council
Mr Wali Wunungmurra
East Arnhem
Term: 27/11/2010–26/11/2013
Ms Lisa Mumbin
Katherine
Term: 20/06/2012–19/06/2015
Mr Andy Garnarradj
West Arnhem
Term: 20/06/2012–19/06/2015
Mr Leonard Norman
Borroloola/Barkly
Term: 20/06/2012–19/06/2015
Ms Donna Sullivan
Darwin/Daly/Wagait
Term: 20/06/2012–19/06/2015
Mr George King
Victoria River District
Term: 27/11/2010-26/11/2013
Ms Grace Daniels
Ngukurr
Term: 20/06/2012–19/06/2015
Central Land Council
Mr Phillip Wilyuka
Titjikala
Term: 14/04/10-13/04/2013
Ms Ngarla Kunoth-Monks
Eastern Plenty Region
Term: 24/05/12-23/05/15
Mr Conrad Ratarra
Hermannsburg
Term: 14/04/10–13/04/2013
Mr Harry Nelson
Tanami Region
Term: 14/04/10-13/04/2013
Mr Maurie Jarparta Ryan
Kalkarindji
Term: 14/04/10-13/04/2013
Anindilyakwa Land Council
Mr Tony Wurramurrba
Term: 21/06/10-20/06/2013
Tiwi Land Council
Mr Andrew Tipungwuti
Term: 16/10/09-15/10/2012
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