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MINUTES
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING
Wednesday 27 January 2021
Venue
Council Chambers
506 Kang Kang Road
Aurukun Qld 4892
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AURUKUN SHIRE COUNCIL
HELD AT AURUKUN SHIRE COUNCIL OFFICE
506 KANG KANG ROAD, AURUKUN ON WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY 2021
PRESENT
Councillors Mayor Keri Tamwoy
Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy
Councillor Jayden Marrott
Councillor Delys Yunkaporta
Leave of Absence Nil
Officers Bernie McCarthy – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Alan Neilan – Director Community Services (DCOM)
Colin Stevenson – Director Corporate Services (DCOR)
Gus Yates – Director Technical Services (DTS)
Imani Tamwoy – (EA Assistant)
Via video conference Dr. Chris McLaughlin – Consultant
Karen Sterck – (EA/Minute Taker)
Guests Alexander Taylor and Justine MacDonald
PCYC Youth Support Officers
Public Gallery Andrew Ramage – Aurukun Justice Reintegration
Project.
Sargent Stuart Greenwell – Aurukun Police
Charlie Dicello – Youth Justice
1. Opening
Mayor Keri Tamwoy opened the meeting at 9.05am by acknowledging the Traditional
Owners of the land we are meeting on and paid her respects to Elders and Leaders,
past present and emerging.
2. Declarable Conflicts of Interest
Mayor Keri Tamwoy and Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy declared conflict of interest in
respect of item 5.12.8 Baressa Frazer.
3. Condolences
Waal Waal Thursa Tybingoompa,
Waal Waal Garth Moses
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4. Leave of Absence
Nil
5. Business Items
5.1 Aurukun Community Safety Plan presented by Dr. Chris McLaughlin –
Culturev8
Chris provided a link to Aurukun Community Safety Plan and explained full details of
this plan to Council members and responded to numerous questions.
RESOLUTION: 21.6855
That Council notes the draft Aurukun Community Safety Plan and places this on
public exhibition for period of 30 days for comments from Government agencies,
stakeholders and residents of Aurukun.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Councillor Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
RESOLUTION: 21.6856
That Council holds the following Community Consultations:
1. Morning Tea (Women) hosted by Mayor Tamwoy and Cr. Delys Yunkaporta
2. Morning Tea (Men) hosted by Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
3. Activity day with focus on Youth, hosted by Councillors Jayden Marrott and
Kemuel Tamwoy.
MOVED: Councillor Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
CARRIED
10.34am Meeting adjourned for morning tea.
Gus Yates (Director Technical Services), Sargent Greenwell, Dr. Chris McLaughlin
departed meeting and did not return.
10.57am Meeting resumed
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5.2 Have Your Say Day 18 March 2021 at Wo’uw Ko’alam Community Centre
The following format was suggested:
- Council explains to community what they are doing.
- Community question and answer session.
- Competitions, Refreshments, BBQ
Displays:
1. Master Plan
2. Community Safety Plan
3. Reviewed Corporate Plan
4. Employment Information
RESOLUTION: 21.6857
That Council
1. approves the suggested arrangements for the proposed Aurukun Have Your
Say Day on Thursday 18 March 2021 from 10am until 2pm at Wo’uw Ko’alam
Community Centre.
2. considers holding pop up Have Your Say Day information stalls at three
locations, in the dry season – May to August.
MOVED: Councillor Jayden Marrott SECONDED: Councillor Delys Yunkaporta
CARRIED
5.3 Cultural Endorsement for Housing Allocation
Decision was deferred from December Ordinary Council meeting on the following
recommendation as Council did not have a quorum.
RESOLUTION: 21.6858
That Council approves the housing allocation as culturally appropriate at 63 Po-al
Street; 4 bedrooms.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Councillor Jayden Marrott.
CARRIED
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5.4 COVID-19 Update Face mask continue to be mandatory on all domestic flights in Australia. For more information go to https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health- alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/public-health-directions/restrictions- impacted-areas NOTED 5.5 Australia Day Awards 2021 Aurukun Australia Day awards were presented at the Aurukun Australia Day event on 26 January. Joint Citizens of the Year - Perry Yunkaporta, Vincent Koomeeta Young Citizen of the Year – Waynead Wolmby NOTED 5.6 Events Calendar for 2021 The Aurukun Shire Council events for 2021 were noted. Please refer to ASC website for dates. NOTED 5.7 Council Meeting dates - 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting dates for 2021, as follows: • Tuesday, 16 February 2021 • Tuesday, 16 March 2021 • Tuesday, 20 April 2021 • Tuesday, 18 May 2021 • Tuesday, 15 June 2021 • Tuesday, 20 July 2021 • Tuesday, 17 August 2021 • Tuesday, 21 September 2021 • Tuesday, 19 October 2021 • Tuesday, 16 November 2021 • Tuesday, 14 December 2021 NOTED Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 5
5.8 Important Council Diary Dates: ** Friday 29 January at 9.00am - Review of ASC Corporate Plan ** Tuesday 2 February at 9.00am - ASC Local Laws workshop Thursday 4 February at 10.30am - Aurukun Interagency meeting Tuesday 16 February at 9.00am - Ordinary Council meeting Friday 12 February 9.00am to 10.30am - Council tour ** Please note – morning tea and lunch will be provided on all days. NOTED 5.9 Rainfall for December 2020 For the month of December 2020 Aurukun Shire recorded a total of 5.6 mm of rain. The largest rainfall was 3.2 mm recorded on 27 December 2019. NOTED 5.10 Facebook for December 2020 For the month of December 2020 there were 23 posts, 9 notices and 2 shares. The page now has 3,665 followers. NOTED 5.11 Executive Assistant Karen Sterck has been appointed as the Executive Assistant and will be working from the Cairns office for the next three months. NOTED 5.12 Correspondence 5.12.1 Email received from Peter Fletcher, Senior Project Officer, Finance and Funding, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. The Local Government Remuneration Commission Annual Report 2020 is now available on the Department’s website here: https://www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au/local-government/governance/local-government- remuneration-commissionIt contains the remuneration schedule, to apply from 1 July 2021, which was also gazetted in the Queensland Government Gazette today and can be found here:https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/gazettes-december-2020 RESOLUTION: 21.6859 That Council adopts the remuneration schedule to apply from 1 July 2021 for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. MOVED: Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Deputy Mayor, Craig Koomeeta CARRIED Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 6
5.12.2 Letter received from Dr Chris Sarra, Director-General, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (refer attachment 5.12.2) As you are aware, the Queensland Government has committed to the Local Thriving Communities (LTC) reform in response to the Queensland Productivity Commission’s (QPC) Inquiry into service delivery in remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. LTC provides a clear, long-term whole-of-Government reform agenda to build Government capacity to work with Queensland’s remote and discrete communities, Councils, community leaders, and other stakeholders to co-design, implement, evaluate, and respond to community needs and priorities and bring decision making closer to communities. NOTED 5.12.3 Letter received from Martin Wright, Associate, Preston Law (refer attachment 5.12.3) Regarding Native Title Determination Application QUD 673/14 – Cape York United #1 – Update. Corresponding Appendix A Outlines Orders made by the Court on 3 December 2020 which includes the timetables progressing the matters towards Consent Determination. NOTED 5.12.4 Email received from Fiona Jose, CEO, Cape York Partnership: In response to Bernie’s email last week asking if the Opportunity Hub is to cease operations the answer is “No we are not”. The OHub and a range of Opportunity Products have had over the years funding commitments by both the State and Commonwealth for different programs being delivered and overseen by the OHub Leader. DATSIP currently only fund the OHub Leader position since they ceased funding the Strong Families (Parenting Program) in 2019. This contract is due to end 31/12/20 and we are in negotiations with DATSIP regarding this contract. All other programs are funded by the Commonwealth Government and will continue. We have put forth a plan to DATSIP for community to provide feedback on the OHub service being provided to it along with a range of stakeholder and client surveys as we champion local input and decision making into what services are valued by community members and those currently accessing services verse a particular government body making these decision separately. Your support for this key role and service to your community is vital, please let me know if you would like any more information. NOTED Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 7
5.12.5 Letter received from Dave Stewart, Director-General, Department of the
Premier and Cabinet, State of Queensland (refer attachment 5.12.5).
I encourage you to nominate public service employees for the Public Service Medal
(PSM) by COB 5 February 2021.
The PSM acknowledges extraordinary service by employees of federal, state, territory,
and local governments. The PSM is a high-level honour and in the Order of Australia
precedence is placed above the Medal of the Order of Australia, but below the Member
of the Order of Australia.
NOTED
5.12.6 Letter and General information pack on community recovery, received
from Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for
Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts. (refer attachment 5.12.6)
As we are now in the 2020/2021 storm and cyclone season, it is important that
communities are prepared for disasters and ready to respond, if required.
To assist your awareness of the human social recovery arrangements, I have attached
a copy of the Community Recovery General Information Pack, which provides
comprehensive material on human and social recovery supports available to people
affected in the event of a disaster. The pack includes useful contacts, key messages
and general advice on disaster recovery, personal hardship grants, housing assistance
and a range of social and emotional support services. I know from personal experience,
that at times of a disaster, this information will be very useful to you and your staff.
NOTED
5.12.7 Minutes of meeting between Ministerial Champion, The Honourable
Di Farmer MP and members of Aurukun Shire Council.
The following items were discussed:
- Sorry Business
- Displaced persons
- ASC By-election
- School matters
- Aurukun Community Safety Plan
- Waste Management Facility
- Airport Terminal upgrades
- Other
o Aurukun Community Events
o Wik Mungkan Indigenous Knowledge Centre
o New appointments
o Fishing charters
NOTED
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5.12.8 Letter from Baressa Frazer - PhD Candidate.
Requesting permission to undertake research in Aurukun
Community over next two years.
RESOLUTION: 21.6860
That Council grants permission for Baressa Frazer to undertake her proposed research
in Aurukun community over the next two years for purpose to analyse the historical,
political, cultural and social factors, colonising practices which have influenced
Aurukun’s transmission of the lingua franca Wik Mungkan through first language
education programs and other influential factors within the community and region.
MOVED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta SECONDED: Councillor Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
5.12.9 Letter from Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic
Family Violence Prevention Committee, calling for submissions to
inquiry into the Queensland Government’s health response to COVID-
(Attachment 5.12.9)
NOTED
CONFIDENTIAL ITEM:
RESOLUTION 21.6861
That in accordance with Local Government Regulation 2012, Chapter 8
Administration, Part 2 Local Government meetings and committees, Council closes
the meeting to the public for the following reasons:
(e) contracts proposed to be made by it; or
(h) other business for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the
interests of the local government or someone else or enable a person to gain
financial advantage.
MOVED: Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta
CARRIED
5.12.10 Aurukun Supermarket Lease and Operations Tender T001/21 (refer
attachment 5.12.10)
Colin Stevenson Director Corporate Services explained that on 7 January 2021
Aurukun Shire Council invited Tenders from suitably qualified operators for the lease
and operation of the Aurukun Supermarket located at 514 Wuungkam Street, Aurukun.
Tenders must be submitted via the LG Tender Box by 5.00 pm on 29 January 2021.
Canvassing of any Council staff or Councillors will disqualify Tenderers from the
Procurement Process.
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 9A Selection Panel will be nominated to review all submitted Tenders. It is hoped the
recommended successful tender applicant will be given to Council for review and
adoption at February Ordinary Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION 21.6862
That Council comes out of closed committee and opens the meeting back up to the
public.
MOVED: Councillor Kemuel Tamwoy SECONDED: Councillor Jayden Marrott
CARRIED
6.0 Guests
Presentation by Alexander Taylor and Justine MacDonald
As part of PCYC’s delivery of the Aurukun Youth Support Service, Alexander and
Justine (Youth Support Officers) explained what the service is delivering locally to
support young people in Aurukun.
There are currently two vacancies – full training provided.
Youth Support Programme – focused on 12 – 21year old participants, however
younger siblings are welcome. Program runs 10am – 6pm and outreach on
weekends.
Supports young people at risk of being disengaged.
Two types of service:
1. Short term (client left school who needs to re-engage – minor issues brief
support)
2. Individual support for clients with high needs with ongoing risk assessment,
develop plan structure, provide practical assistance, referrals, case
management plans etc.
22 Access Clients, 27 Case Managed. Average is 27-108 clients. Some clients are
out of age group and not included in statistics.
B.McCarthy, CEO asked if the lights were being operated on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings at the Sports Field. PCYC agreed to check times on and timer
switch and report back to Council.
7. Closure
Mayor declared the meeting closed at 12.23pm
These minutes are signed as a true and correct record.
Mayor Keri Tamwoy ………………………………………………….
Dated: February 2021
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 10Attachment – 5.2 Minutes of discussion Have Your Say Day
Minutes of Community Have your Say Discussion Wednesday 20 January 2021
Present:
Bernie McCarthy – CEO
Gus Yates – DTS
Colin Stevenson – DCOR
Alan Neilan – DCOM
Community Have Your Say Day at WKCC Community Centre
All Councillors are required to attend for the day, this is their opportunity to be available and
communicate to community how Aurukun can be a better place to live.
Date: 18 March 2021 (change of date from 4 February)
Venue: Wo’uw Ko’alam Community Centre from 10am to 2pm
Focus on Council: Mayor and Councillors to address community, explain how they wish to
positively move forward with corporate and community safety plans, master plan, more local
employment and better facilities and services.
Open Forum – for community members to raise their concerns. (undercover outside area).
Displays:
Inside rooms.
o Aurukun Master Plan
▪ Bicentenary Park,
▪ Aurukun waterfront map,
▪ survey “what would you like to see”
o ASC Community Safety Plan (provide posters/brochures)
o ASC Corporate Plan (provide posters/brochures)
o ASC Employment Information/opportunities
General:
Aurukun community events promotion
Survey forms (along with entry ticket for prize for completing survey)
o Tea/coffee/water provided
o BBQ - to be confirmed.
Flyers to be printed by Leticia Moran Creative, Graphic Designer.
Council Comments – does council have any other suggestions for this have your say event.
Recommendation: That Council approves the suggested arrangements for the proposed
Aurukun Have Your Say day on Thursday 18 March 10am until 2pm.
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 11Attachment - 5.3 Cultural endorsement for Housing Allocations: Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 12
Attachment 5.12.2 Letter received from Dr Chris Sarra, Director-General, Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 13
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Attachment 5.12.3 Letter received from Martin Wright, Associate, Preston Law Orders made by the Court on 3 December 2020 which includes the timetables progressing the matters towards Consent Determination, refer Appendix A attached (as per above letter). Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 15
Attachment 5.12.5 Letter received from Dave Stewart, Director-General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, State of Queensland Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 16
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5.12.6 Letter and General Information Pack on Community Recovery from
Leeanne Enoch MP, Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for
Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts
Our Ref: COM 06604-2020
20 January 2021
Councillor Kerrie Tamwoy Mayor
Aurukun Shire Council 39 Kang Kang Road AURUKUN QLD 4892
council@aurukun.qld.gov.au Dear Councillor Tamwoy
1 William Street Brisbane Queensland GPO Box 806 Brisbane
Queensland 4001 Australia
Telephone +617 3719 7170
E: communitiesandhousing@ministerial.qld.gov.au
As we are now in the 2020-2021 storm and cyclone season, it is important that communities
are prepared for disasters and ready to respond, if required.
To assist your awareness of the human social recovery arrangements, I have attached a copy of
the Community Recovery General Information Pack, which provides comprehensive material on
human and social recovery supports available to people affected in the event of a disaster. The
pack includes useful contacts, key messages and general advice on disaster recovery, personal
hardship grants, housing assistance and a range of social and emotional support services. I know
from personal experience, that at times of a disaster, this information will be very useful to you
and your staff.
It is hoped that the attached pack is not needed, however if our state is impacted by a severe
weather event, the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy will be ready to
support councils, individuals, families and communities in their journey of recovery.
If personal hardship grants and/or recovery hubs are established, an event-specific pack will be
provided to all councils in the affected area which will include material specific to the disaster
event, including where Recovery Hubs have been established, and details of any Personal
Hardship Assistance grants available.
The department has also partnered with The University of Sydney and Queenslanders with
Disability Network to develop the Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction framework and
toolkit. This toolkit considers the functional capability and support needs of people with disability
in the context of disasters and provides a mechanism to support individualised preparedness for
people with disability, their families and carers. Information about the toolkit can be found at
www.collaborating4inclusion.org.
If you would like any further information about this resource or the Disability Inclusive Disaster
Risk Reduction project, please contact Ms Tammy Myles, Executive Director, Community
Recovery, Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy on (07) 3086 3501 or
email tammy.myles@communities.qld.gov.au.
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 18-2- Again, thank you for working with us to support Queensland communities to be disaster-ready and resilient for the upcoming disaster season. Yours sincerely Leeanne Enoch MP Minister for Communities and Housing Minister for Digital Economy and Minister for the Arts Encl. (1) Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 19
5.12.7 Minutes of meeting between Ministerial Champion and Aurukun Shire Council
Aurukun virtual meeting - Minutes
Date: Friday 10 December 2020 – 9:00am
Attendees: The Honourable Di Farmer MP, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for
Training and Skills Development (Ministerial Champion)
Cr Keri Tamwoy, Mayor, Aurukun Shire Council
Bernie McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer, Aurukun Shire Council
Gus Yates, Director of Technical Services, Aurukun Shire Council
Emily Taylor, Chief of Staff to Minister Farmer
Apologies: Rachel Hunter, Under Treasurer, Queensland Treasury (Government Champion)
Minute Taker: Stella Rey, Principal Project Officer, Queensland Treasury
Topic Actions
Welcome, Introductions and Overview
Minister Farmer welcomed Mayor Tamwoy, Bernie McCarthy and attendees to
the meeting.
The meeting noted Rachel’s apologies who is currently travelling with the
Premier.
The Minister acknowledged the Sorry Business in the community and
expressed her sympathises to the Mayor.
The minutes of the previous meeting Tuesday 8 September 2020 were
accepted.
Matters Discussed
Sorry Business
The Mayor informed the Minister that the community are grieving for three
people who have recently passed away.
An Elder who was a displaced person in Pormpuraaw passed away yesterday.
An Elder who had been sick for quite some time passed away in Townsville.
And the passing of Sandy Whyte, General Manager of APN Cape York in late
November. The Mayor is the Chair of APN Cape York and was able to attend
the live streamed service yesterday.
Displaced persons
The Mayor informed the meeting that the committal hearing for the accused
was held earlier in the week. The man has been committed to stand trial.
The case of the other alleged young person arrested in this matter, has been
adjourned to next week.
Bernie stated that the Cairns Post on Tuesday reported the matters from the
hearing. The Mayor said that focus is on supporting the whole community
during this healing process which is a slow process and takes time.
The Mayor advised that the majority of displaced families have come home
and have been allocated housing through the Council’s cultural endorsement
process.
There are still a number of people however who do not want to return, who
are living in Pormpuraaw, Cairns and Townsville, but who visit community from
time to time.
The Mayor explained that because some families are still concerned about
safety and not returning to their homes overcrowding is occurring in a number
of tenancies.
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The Mayor and Bernie informed the Minister that the Council have identified
vacant land to potentially develop 12 or 13 new houses.
By-election
A by-election was held on Saturday 31 October 2020. Newly elected Councillor
Jayden Marrott won the ballot with 75% of the vote.
The Mayor stated that with the election of Councillor Marrott there are now
two young people on the Council who are both keen to connect with
community and are well respected by their Elders.
School Rachel to liaise with the
Appointment of Principal Department of Education
The Council expressed their disappointed that the Department of Education and seek advice on the
has not yet made a decision on the appointment of the Principal. process that is being
undertaken for the
A Councillor was only appointed to the Panel after a request from the Council appointment of the new
(the Mayor was unable to sit on the panel due to a conflict of interest). school Principal.
The department are in the process of readvertising the position and advice has
not been provided on when the recruitment process is expected to be
finalised.
School attendance
The Mayor informed the Minister that there are some good stories of children
who have never been to school before who are now attending and who have
even graduated from Grade 6 recently.
The Mayor also advised that the behavioural issues of some children at school
needs to be addressed as this is deterring other children from attending.
Bernie informed the meeting that the incident in January, COVID 19, the Job
Keeper and Job Seeker payments and now Stolen Wages payments has led to
an increase in gambling, drugs and alcohol which have had a massive impact
on school attendance.
The Mayor and Bernie both stressed to the Minister the importance of
addressing school attendance in Aurukun which is one of the main reasons the
Council and community need to be involved in the recruitment process of the
new school Principal.
Aurukun Community Safety Plan
Bernie informed the meeting that the Council has engaged Dr Chris McLoughlin
from Culturev8 to develop the Community Safety Plan. Dr McLoughlin has
conducted interviews with stakeholders.
Council is looking forward to the completion of the Plan due to Council on 27
January 2021 which will have a focus on issues and solutions. The Minister and
Rachel will be provided with a copy once it is finalised.
Waste Management Facility
Gus Yates advised that the $4.3 million project is 80% completed. It is on a Rio
Tinto lease and there is now a new Environmental Authority in place that the
Council is preparing for.
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The project, which was tendered in December 2019, started in late October
2020 due to COVID delays and is expected to be completed early 2021.
Airport Terminal Upgrades
Gus Yates informed the meeting that the contractor started three weeks ago
on site and the terminal has moved into a temporary location near the airport.
It is a $3.9 million development which includes $1.9 million from COVID Works
for Queensland funding.
The contractor who has been based in Aurukun for the last six years employs
locals in projects - there will be six to eight local people at one time employed
on this project plus contractors as needed.
Project is expected to be completed in May 2021. Council will invite Minister
and Rachel to the opening.
Other Matters
Aurukun Community Events
Bernie informed the Minister that the schedule for Community Events for 2021
which will be finalised on Tuesday 15 December 2020 and will be forwarded to
the Government Champions.
The Minister and Rachel are keen to visit Aurukun as soon as possible in 2021
and potentially a visit could be planned around community events.
Bernie to inform Rachel if
Wik Mungkan Indigenous Knowledge Centre further assistance with the
Bernie advised that the Coordinator position at the Indigenous Knowledge Department of Education is
Centre which provides a flexible learning program and childcare program has required on the coordinator
not been finalised by the Department of Education. The Coordinator role is role at the Indigenous
critical, and the Council will continue to provide financially support to continue Knowledge Centre.
the position.
New Appointments
The Mayor and Bernie congratulated the Minister on her new portfolio A discussion on the
appointment and Rachel on her re-appointment as Under Treasurer. The Ministers new portfolio
Council is looking forward to discussing with the Minister new opportunities responsibilities to be placed
for Aboriginal communities within her new portfolio. on the agenda for the next
meeting.
The Minister requested that a discussion on her new portfolio responsibilities
be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
The Mayor has the Council portfolio for Indigenous Business.
Fishing Charters
Stella on Rachel’s behalf advised the meeting that Rachel had been in contact Rachel to provide an update
with Beth Woods the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and on fishing charters at the
Fisheries to discuss the matter of fishing charters and alcohol. Beth gave a next meeting.
commitment to look into the matter and also have a discussion with the
Queensland Police Service and report back to Rachel.
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 22Topic Actions Next Meeting The Minister acknowledged the Sorry Business in the Aurukun community and wished everyone a good Christmas. The Mayor again convened congratulations to the Minister and Rachel on their appointments and thanked the Minister for her words and wished everyone a merry Christmas. Meeting concluded at 10:00am Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 23
5.12.8 Letter from Baressa Frazer (PhD Candidate)
Baressa Frazer
PhD Candidate #220215330
University of New England
Email - bfrazer5@myune.edu.au
Mobile - 0428162417
Dear Mayor and Counsellors,
As a graduate student at the University of New England, Armidale NSW I am currently
completing a PhD and I am writing to seek permission to undertake my research in the
Aurukun Community over the next 2 years.
My PhD research project is titled ‘Ngaantam-ngeeyan: Remembering through the
lens of colonising practice and change: Survival of the
Language Leader decolonising the story’ and sits under the auspice of the Australian
Research Council (ARC) project Starting young: Early years languages learning in
Australia (DP190102514).
What is the study about?
If approved by Council:
This study proposes to analyse the historical, political, cultural and social factors (colonising
practices) which have influenced Aurukun’s transmission of the lingua franca Wik Mungkan
through first language education programs and other influential factors within the community
and region. The study will record and analyse the stories of community members, children,
young people and in particular the teachers and past students who attended the Aurukun
School bilingual program from 1950s-1990s in order to document the story of language
leaders and learners in Aurukun. This research will be critical to supporting the co-design of
meaningful community- developed programs to support bi-lingual learning from in-
utero, to early years learning, to adult learning.
Who will be the participants?
If approved by Council I would like to work with the following groups of people -
o Language Leaders (Elders)
o individuals who were involved in the Bilingual Education Program, such as
teachers, Summer Institute of Linguistics staff, Wik Mungkan teachers
o past students of the bilingual era (current Aboriginal people in Aurukun who may be
aged between 40-50 years old)
o current children who may be or have been a student of the school, who have
participated in the language classes
o past teaching staff from Aurukun who may still be teaching or who now work as
principals in schools throughout Queensland and Australia (these could be Indigenous
or non-Indigenous participants).
How will the research be conducted?
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 24Approximately 15-20 individuals, across these categories, will be interviewed, using semi-
structured ‘yarning’ interviews and focus group interviews. Participants will give permission
to be audio recorded. Interviews/yarning circles will be held outside the Store or another
part of the community as deemed appropriate to the Council.
I will also start a Facebook Page about the Research, to assist engage participants.
With Council support it would be advantageous to the research that a small Wik Language
Advisory Group be established to support my research. Membership will be via
Expression of Interest and reflective of all five Clan groups, this would be a non-paying
group, until funds could be attracted to pay fees.
The findings
The findings of the study will be reported back to community via the Aurukun Shire
Council in my doctoral thesis and individual information and results will be strictly
confidential.
Timelines
Below is a proposed timeline of community-based research.
Phase 1 Research and interviews
Step 1 Permission/Approval January – March 2021
• Write to Aurukun Shire Council: request to enter community for the
purpose of research project
• After approval from Council, write to Aurukun Justice Group to inform them
of research and proposed community visits
Step 2 Recruitment of participants: May – August 2021
Recruitment of the Wik Language Advisory Group to
commence (April/May 2021) to support/provide advice
Distribute Research Flier project information sheet at all relevant
community agencies including social media post on Facebook and local
Radio, so the message can be shared in Wik Mungkan
Step 3 Recording and interview participants: May – December 2021
• Provide Information Sheet handout to participants
• Interviewee consent confirmed
• Interviewee participation
Step 4 July to September 2022
• Feedback research findings to the Council and Justice Group
• Allow for any re-negotiation of consent and feedback
Phase 2 October – December 2022
• Community Feedback
• Submission of Final Thesis Draft
• Community Celebration
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 25The University of New England’s Research Ethics Committee is currently reviewing my ethical approval for this research, I will advise of the confirmed approval when known. The identity of your agency, as well as the participants will be kept strictly confidential. An identification number will be given to each participant to anonymise the data. The data will be used strictly for research purposes and will be stored in a password- protected file on a password-protected computer. Access will be restricted to my supervisors and myself. I hope that the Council will be interested in supporting this research. If you have any questions before deciding please do not hesitate to contact me at bfrazer5@myune.edu.au, or my supervisors, Dr Sally Morgan at sally.dixon@une.edu.au or Professor Anne-Marie Morgan at amorga23@une.edu.au. I will be in contact in the coming weeks after the Council meeting to ask whether the research has been approved. Thank you for your time. An man kan, Appow! Kind Regards Baressa Frazer PhD Candidate Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 26
5.12.9 Letter from Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic
Violence Prevention Committee
Health, Communities, Disability
Services and Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Committee
Parliament House George Street Brisbane Qld 4000
Ph: 07 3553 6662 Fax: 07 3553 6699
health@parliament.qld.gov.au www.parliament.qld.gov.au/health
Dear Sir/Madam
Inquiry into the Queensland Government's health response to COVID-19
On 22 April 2020, the Legislative Assembly referred an inquiry to the committee with
the following terms of reference:
o That the Health, Communities, Disability Services and Domestic and Family
Violence Prevention Committee inquire into and report to the Legislative
Assembly on the Queensland Government’s Response to COVID-19 in relation to
the health response only;
o That in undertaking the inquiry, the Committee should take into account the
Australian Government’s health response to COVID-19 and its impacts on the
Queensland Government’s response;
o That in conducting the inquiry the Committee is to be conscious of any requests
for witnesses or materials and ensure that any requests do not unreasonably
divert resources from the immediate COVID-19 response; and
o That the Committee report to the Legislative Assembly by no later than 3
months after the conclusion of the Public Health Emergency declared under the
Public Health Act 2005 regarding COVID-19.
Call for submissions
The committee invites submissions addressing any aspect of the Inquiry, from all
interested parties. The committee would appreciate you passing its call for submissions
on to anyone you believe might be interested.
The closing date for submissions is close of business on Friday 3 July 2020.
Guidelines on making a submission can be found here.
Confirmed Minutes Special Council Meeting - 27 Jan 2021 27Submissions should be sent to: Submissions must include:
health@parliament.qld.gov.au • the author’s name
• if the submission is made on behalf of an
or
organisation, the level of approval (e.g. a local
Committee Secretary
branch, executive committee or national
Health, Communities, Disability Services and
organisation); and
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention
• at least two of the following –
Committee
• mailing address
Parliament House
• email address
George Street
Brisbane Qld 4000 • daytime telephone number.
After considering a submission’s relevance and content, the committee will decide
whether to accept it, and whether to publish it. Most submissions are accepted, and most
are authorised for publication in full. The committee can decide to keep a submission
confidential, but cannot promise to do so in advance. If you want all or part of your
submission to be kept confidential, you should state this clearly and explain the reasons
in a covering email or letter.
Please indicate whether you would be interested in appearing as a witness at the
committee’s public hearing for its inquiry.
Public briefings and hearings
The committee will hold public briefings and hearing for its inquiry into the Queensland
Government's health response to COVID-19. The dates and witnesses for the briefings
and hearings will be published on the committee’s webpage in due course.
If you have any questions please contact the committee secretariat on (07) 3553 6626 or by
email health@parliament.qld.gov.au.
Yours sincerely
Aaron Harper MP
Chair
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