Report on the Northern Territory Emergency Response Redesign Consultations
Appendices
- 1. Consultation guide
- 2. Engagement Process
- 3. Participating communities and town camps - Tiers 1 and 2
- 4. Participation - Tiers 3 and 4
- 5. Reference documents
Appendix 1. Consultation guide
Following are the questions on each measure that were set out in the Discussion Paper, and used as a guide for consultation meetings.
Income management
- What are the main benefits of income management for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with income management for individuals and communities?
- If income management were to continue, how could it be improved?
- What difference would it make to income management if it were changed so that some people in the community could be exempted from income management based on an assessment process? Would this approach be better than the current income management arrangements? Are there other ways to achieve the same aims?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from a continuation of income management?
Alcohol restrictions
- What are the main benefits of alcohol restrictions for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with alcohol restrictions for individuals and communities?
- If alcohol restrictions were to continue, how could they be improved?
- What difference would it make to alcohol restrictions if they were changed so that each community had its own set of restrictions, based on that community’s circumstances? Would this approach be better than the current alcohol restrictions? Are there other ways to achieve the same aims?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from a continuation of alcohol restrictions?
Pornography restrictions
- What are the main benefits of pornography restrictions for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with pornography restrictions for individuals and communities?
- If pornography restrictions were to continue, how could they be improved?
- What difference would it make to pornography restrictions if they were changed so that people could apply to have restrictions on pornography applied in their community? Would this approach be better than the current pornography restrictions? Are there other ways to achieve the same aims?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from a continuation of pornography restrictions?
Five-year leases
- What are the main benefits of five-year leases for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with five-year leases for individuals and communities?
- If five-year leases were to continue, how could they be improved?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from a continuation of five-year leases, including the enhancements outlined in this paper?
Community store licensing
- What are the main benefits of community store licensing for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with community store licensing for individuals and communities?
- If community store licensing were to continue, how could it be improved?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from a continuation of community store licensing, including the stronger licensing arrangements outlined in the Discussion Paper?
Controls on use of publicly funded computers
- What are the main benefits of controls on use of publicly-funded computers for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with controls on use of publicly funded computers for individuals and communities?
- If controls on use of publicly funded computers were to continue, how could they be improved?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from a continuation of controls on use of publicly funded computers?
Law enforcement powers
- What are the main benefits of the ACC’s special powers for individuals and communities?
- What are the main problems with the ACC’s special powers for individuals and communities?
- If the ACC’s special powers were to continue, how could they be improved?
- Will individuals or communities benefit from continuation of the ACC’s special powers?
Business management areas powers
No specific questions were posed on this measure.
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Appendix 2. Engagement Process
Tier 1
Tier 1 comprised a series of consultations within each of the NTER communities. These consultations were conducted by the GBMs and IEOs servicing these communities.
Tier 1 was targeted at individuals and interest groups in each community e.g. men, women, young people, community-based organisations, families and clan and language groups.
The purpose of these consultations was to:
- explain the Government’s consultation process;
- explain the progress with the NTER to date;
- explain the Government’s current position on the NTER, and in particular its opening position on each of the specific measures covered in the Future Directions Discussion Paper; and
- seek feedback on the Government’s NTER redesign proposals, on what’s working well and on what changes community people are seeking.
The Tier 1 community consultations commenced in late May and went through to early September 2009.
People attending Tier 1 discussions were encouraged to attend the Tier 2 consultations.
Tier 2
Tier 2 comprised a series of one-off whole-of-community meetings in each of the NTER communities. Some smaller communities were clustered for this purpose; for example, Pmara Juntunta, Nturiya and Wilora community members were invited to and participated in the Ti Tree Tier 2 consultation. These meetings were facilitated by ICC senior officers with the aid of the Aboriginal Interpreter Service of the Northern Territory wherever possible.
The purpose of these consultations was to:
- explain the Government’s current position on the NTER, and in particular its opening position on the specific measures covered in the Future Directions Discussion Paper;
- provide participants with an opportunity to explore and discuss each of the specific measures in detail; and
- enable participants to provide feedback on the Government’s position, on what’s working well and on any changes people are seeking.
These meetings provided a higher level of content than the Tier 1 consultations and gave people the opportunity to explore more fully the Government’s NTER redesign proposals.
They were scheduled as public meetings, open to all community members, and took place at locations and dates agreed between GBMs and IEOs and community members.
People who were interested in exploring the Government’s position in greater detail were encouraged to register to participate at a Tier 3 regional workshop.
Locations and numbers of Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings are set out in Appendix 3.
Tier 3
Tier 3 comprised a series of regional workshops for community people from NTER communities as well as Indigenous leaders in a particular region. These workshops were conducted by senior staff from FaHCSIA’s Indigenous Leadership and Engagement Group.
The purpose of these workshops was to:
- explain the Government’s current position on the NTER and in particular its opening position on the specific measures covered in the Future Directions Discussion Paper;
- provide participants with an opportunity to workshop the specific measures in greater detail than in Tier 1 or Tier 2 consultations; and
- enable participants to provide feedback on the Government’s NTER redesign proposals as well as on what’s working well and what changes people are seeking.
People with a diverse range of views on the future of the NTER were encouraged to participate in these workshops.
Nomination forms for the Tier 3 regional workshops were available from the local ICC, from GBMs in communities and from IEOs in those communities that have them. Forms could also be obtained from the local store and clinic.
People wishing to participate were invited to register their interest with either their local GBM/IEO or their local ICC. Nomination forms were also able to be sent directly to the FaHCSIA National Office.
Six workshops were held. Dates and attendance details are at Appendix 4.
Tier 4
Tier 4 comprised major stakeholder workshops involving Indigenous organisations in the Northern Territory as well as the Northern Territory Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council.
These workshops had a similar format to the Tier 3 workshops.
Attendance at Tier 4 workshops was by invitation. FaHCSIA National Office wrote to organisations inviting them to nominate representatives.
Three workshops were initially planned. The number was increased to five to cater for a larger number of participants. Dates and attendance details are at Appendix 4.
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Appendix 3. Participating communities and town camps - Tiers 1 and 2
Around 100 communities and town camp groups participated in the consultations. The participating communities and numbers of Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings are shown below.
Whether each community is subject to a five-year lease or has negotiated a longer-term lease or has another land tenure arrangement is also indicated.
|
NTER Community | Number of meetings | Five–year
lease (Yes/No) or Longer-term lease |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | |||
| 1 | Acacia/Larrakia | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| 2 | Ali Curung (Alekerange, Warrabri) | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| 3 | Alpurrurulam (Lake Nash) | 18 | 1 | Yes |
| 4 | Amanbidji (Kildurk, Mailuni) | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 5 | Amoonguna | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| 6 | Ampilatwatja | - | 1 | Yes |
| 7 | Angurugu | 11 | 1 | Whole of township lease |
| 8 | Apatula (Finke) | 3 | 1 | Not Indigenous land – mix of freehold and leasehold |
| 9 | Areyonga (Utju) | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| 10 | Arlparra (Utopia, Urapuntja) | 3 | 1 | No |
| 11 | Atitjere (Harts Range) | 6 | 1 | Yes |
| 12 | Barunga (Bamyili) | 9 | 1 | Yes |
| 13 | Belyuen (Delissaville) | 6 | 1 | Yes |
| 14 | Beswick (Wugularr) | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| 15 | Binjari (Wylunba) | 11 | 2 | Yes |
| 16 | Bulla (Gudabijin, Auvergne) | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| 17 | Bulman (Gulin-Gulin) | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| 18 | Canteen Creek (Orwairtilla) | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| 19 | Daguragu | 3 | Included in Kalkarindji Tier 2 consultation |
Yes |
| 20 | Elliott | 12 | 1 | Town |
| 21 | Elliott North Camp | 5 | Included in either Elliott or Elliott South Camp Tier 2 consultations |
Town camp |
| 22 | Elliott South Camp | 2 | 1 | Town camp |
| 23 | Engawala (Alcoota, Alatyeye) | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| 24 | Galiwinku (Elcho Island) | 8 | 2 | Yes |
| 25 | Gapuwiyak | 10 | 1 | Yes |
| 26 | Gunbalunya | 6 | 2 | Yes |
| 27 | Gunyangara | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| 28 | Haasts Bluff | 7 | 1 | Yes |
| 29 | Hermannsburg (Ntaria) | 11 | 1 | Yes |
| 30 | Imangara (Murray Downs) | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 31 | Imanpa | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| 32 | Jilkminggan (Elsey) | 12 | 1 | Yes |
| 33 | Kalkarindji | 5 | 1 | Not Indigenous land – mix of freehold and leasehold |
| 34 | Kaltukatjara | - | 2 | Yes |
| 35 | Kintore (Walungurru) | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| 36 | Kybrook Farm | 2 | 1 | NT freehold land held by an Aboriginal Association |
| 37 | Lajamanu | 6 | 1 | Yes |
| 38 | Laramba | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| 39 | Maningrida | 7 | 2 | Yes |
| 40 | Manyallaluk (Eva Valley) | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| 41 | Milikapiti | 8 | 2 | Yes |
| 42 | Milingimbi | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 43 | Milyakburra | 1 | 2 | Whole of township lease |
| 44 | Minjilang (Croker Island) | - | 1 | Yes |
| 45 | Mt Liebig | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| 46 | Mutitjulu | 7 | 1 | Leased to Commonwealth Director of National Parks |
| 47 | Nauiyu (Daly River) | 8 | 1 | Land owned by the Catholic Church and leased to an Aboriginal Trust |
| 48 | Nguiu | 13 | 2 | Whole of township lease |
| 49 | Ngukurr | - | 1 | Yes |
| 50 | Numbulwar | 9 | 1 | Yes |
| 51 | Nturiya | - | Included in Ti Tree Tier 2 consultations |
Yes |
| 52 | Nyirripi | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| 53 | Palumpa (Nganmarriyanga) | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 54 | Papunya | 19 | 1 | Yes |
| 55 | Peppimenarti | - | 2 | Yes |
| 56 | Pigeon Hole | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| 57 | Pirlangimpi (Pularumpi) | 8 | 2 | Yes |
| 58 | Pmara Juntunta | - | Included in Ti Tree Tier 2 consultations |
Yes |
| 59 | Ramingining | 14 | 1 | Yes |
| 60 | Rittarangu | - | Included in Ngukkur Tier 2 consultation |
Yes |
| 61 | Robinson River (Mungoobada) | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| 62 | Santa Teresa | 8 | 3 | Yes |
| 63 | Tara (Akwerrnge) | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 64 | Titjikala | 8 | 1 | Yes |
| 65 | Umbakumba | 3 | 1 | Whole of township lease |
| 66 | Wadeye | 8 | 2 | Yes |
| 67 | Wallace Rockhole | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 68 | Warruwi (Goulburn Island) | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| 69 | Weemol | - | Included in Bulman Tier 2 consultation |
Yes |
| 70 | Willowra | - | 2 | Yes |
| 71 | Wilora | 2 | Included in Ti Tree Tier 2 consultations |
Yes |
| 72 | Wutunugurra (Epenarra) | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| 73 | Yarralin | 6 | 1 | Yes |
| 74 | Yirrkala | 7 | 2 | Yes |
| 75 | Yuelamu (Mt Allan) | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| 76 | Yuendumu | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Town Camps | ||||
| Alice Springs Town Camps | ||||
| 77 | Alice Springs | 3 | - | Town camp |
| 78 | Hidden Valley, Ilpeye Ilpeye, Whitegate |
- | 1 | Town camp |
| 79 | Karnte/Ilparpa/Anthepe | - | 1 | Town camp |
| 80 | Larapinta Valley | - | 1 | Town camp |
| 81 | Little Sisters/Old Timers | - | 1 | Town camp |
| 82 | Morris Soak/Namitjira | - | 1 | Town camp |
| 83 | Oak Valley | 1 | - | Town camp |
| 84 | Palmers/Mount Nancy/ Bassos | - | 1 | Town camp |
| 85 | Walpiri/ North Camp | - | 1 | Town camp |
| Darwin Town Camps | ||||
| 86 | Bagot | 1 | 1 | Town camp |
| 87 | Knuckey’s Lagoon (Knuckey Lagoon) |
5 | 1 | Town camp |
| 88 | Kulaluk/Minmirama Park/One Mile | 2 | 1 | Town camp |
| 89 | Palmerston Indigenous Village | 6 | 1 | Town camp |
| Tennant creek Town camps | ||||
| 90 | Tennant creek Town camps | - | 1 | Town camp |
| 91 | Kargaru (Wartijilpungara) | 2 | - | Town camp |
| 92 | Munji-Marla | 1 | - | Town camp |
| 93 | Ngalpa Ngalpa (Mulga camp) | 1 | 1 | Town camp |
| 94 | Tinkarli | 1 | 1 | Town camp |
| 95 | Village Camp | 4 | - | Town camp |
| Katherine Town Camps | ||||
| 96 | Pine Creek | 1 | - | Town camp |
| 97 | Rockhole | 2 | - | Town camp |
| Adelaide River Town Camps | ||||
| 98 | Amangal Indigenous Village | 2 | - | Town camp |
| Other Communities | ||||
| 99 | Alyuen (Aileron) | 1 | - | Community living area |
| 100 | Bonya (Orrtipa-Thurra) | - | 1 | Town |
| 101 | Borroloola | 11 | 1 | Town camp |
| 102 | Devil’s Pebbles | 1 | - | Outstation |
| 103 | Jabiru | 2 | 1 | National park |
| 104 | Katherine (Kalano Community Association) |
- | 1 | N/A |
| 105 | Minyeri | 13 | 1 | Yes |
| 106 | Mungkarta Outstation | 2 | 1 | Outstation |
| 107 | Timber Creek | 8 | 1 | Town |
| 108 | Ti Tree | - | 2 | Town |
| Total meetings | 444 | 109 | ||
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Appendix 4. Participation - Tiers 3 and 4
| Workshop Location |
Dates | No Attended | Communities represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | 14 – 16 July 2009 | 26 | Participants were from community and stakeholder organisations in Alice Springs and surrounding communities including: Alice Springs town camps; Athengelhere Altyere; Atitjere; Apatula (Finke); Engawala; Haasts Bluff; Hermannsburg; Imanpa; Jay Creek; Kintore; Laramba; Mount Liebig; Nyrrippi; Papunya; Santa Theresa; Titjikala; Yuelamu; Yuendemu. |
| Darwin | 4 – 5 August 2009 | 45 | Participants were from Acacia Larrakia; Belyuen; Daly River; Darwin; Darwin town camps – Bagot and Knuckey’s Lagoon; Maningrida; Milikapiti; Minjalang (Croker Island); Nguiu (Bathurst Island); Palmerston; Palumpa; Peppimenarti; Pirlangimpi; Wadeye (Port Keats); Warrawui (Goulburn Island). |
| Katherine | 11 –12 August 2009 | 45 | Participants were from: Barunga; Beswick; Binjari; Jilkminggan; Kalano; Kalkarindgi; Katherine; Kybrook Farm; Manyallaluck; Myalli Brumby; Rockhole; Roper Valley; Timber Creek. |
| Nhulunbuy | 18 –19 August 2009 | 24 | Participants attending the workshop were from Galiwinku (Elcho Island); Gapuwiyak; Groote Eylandt and Umbakumba; Ramingining; Ski Beach; Warruwi. (Numbers were lower than anticipated due to people needing to attend cultural obligations following several deaths in the area). |
| Tennant Creek – Women’s consultation (1) | 2 July 2009 | 20* | Community women from the Barkly and Tennant Creek region.
* (These women were from the 36 who attended the 30 June – 2 July workshop – see below) |
| Tennant Creek (2) | 30 June – 2 July 2009 |
36 | Participants attending the workshop were from Ali Curung; Alpurrurulam; Elliott; Murray Downs; Tennant Creek; Utopia; Wilyuku. |
| Workshop Location |
Dates | No Attended |
Who attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 18 June 2009 | 9 | NT Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council members |
| Alice Springs | 21 – 23 July 2009 | 17 | Participants included a number of prominent Indigenous leaders who had the authority to speak on behalf of their community and/or organisation. |
| Darwin | 6 – 7 August 2009 | 37 | Representatives from 23 organisations present, including two representatives from the Central Land Council who were unable to attend the Alice Springs workshop. This workshop also included a number of representatives from mainstream organisations that have a large Indigenous clientele. |
| Katherine | 13 – 14 August 2009 | 26 | Majority of participants were prominent leaders who spoke on behalf of their community or organisation. |
| Nhulunbuy | 20 – 21 August 2009 | 12 | Majority of participants were non-Indigenous shire managers. |
Attendance summary
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Appendix 5. Reference documents
Australian Government Interim Response to NTER Review Board, 23 October 2008.
http://www.jennymacklin.fahcsia.gov.au/mediareleases/2008/Pages/nter_measure_23oct08.aspx
Australian Government and Northern Territory Government Response
to the Report of the NTER Review Board, 21 May 2009.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/pubs/nter_reports/response_to_reportNTER/Pages/default.aspx
Cultural and Indigenous Research Centre Australia, 2008.
Community Feedback on the Northern Territory Emergency Response, Research Report.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/pubs/nter_reports/community_feedback/Pages/default.aspx
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, 2009.
Future Directions for the Northern Territory Emergency Response, Discussion Paper.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/pubs/nter_reports/future_directions_discussion_paper/Pages/default.aspx
Department of Families, Housing, Community Service and Indigenous Affairs, 2008.
Northern Territory Emergency Response, Monitoring Report – Measuring Progress
of NTER Activities, Progress by Measure, August 2007 to June 2008.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/pubs/nter_reports/documents/monitoring_report/default.htm
Department of Families, Housing, Community Service and Indigenous Affairs, 2008.
Northern Territory Emergency Response, Monitoring Report – Measuring Progress
of NTER Activities, Progress by Measure, July 2008 to December 2008.
http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/indigenous/pubs/nter_reports/mon_report/Pages/default.aspx
Northern Territory Emergency Response Review Board, 2008.
Report of the NTER Review Board.
http://www.nterreview.gov.au/report.htm
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