In the Hands of the Regions - a New ATSIC

Résumé du livre

"This first comprehensive external review of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), the principal policy adviser to government on Aboriginal and Torres Strair Islander affairs, has found that the organisation is in urgent need of structural change...The review panel's report recommends a package of reforms which gives greater control of ATSIC to Aboriginal and Torres Strair Islander people at a regional level. The reforms should enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to stimulate change where it is most needed. Along with recent COAG initiatives to address the appalling degree of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage, a regional orientation will strengthen the voice and efficacy of regional councils and establish the necessary framework for integrated service and program delivery." -- p. 5.