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Ntscorp Limited Annual Report 2010/2011 Abn 71 098 971 209 NTSCORP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2010/2011 ABN 71 098 971 209 Contents 1 Letter of Presentation 2 Chairperson’s Report 4 CEO’s Report 6 NTSCORP’s Purpose, Vision & Values 8 The Company & Our Company Members 10 Executive Profiles 12 Management & Operational Structure 14 Staff 16 Board Committees 18 Management Committees 23 Corporate Governance 26 People & Facilities Management 29 Our Community, Our Service 30 Overview of NTSCORP Operations 32 Overview of the Native Title Environment in NSW 37 NTSCORP Performing the Functions of a Native Title Representative Body 40 Overview of Native Title Matters in NSW & the ACT in 2010-2011 42 Report of Performance by Matter 47 NTSCORP Directors’ Report NTSCORP LIMITED Letter OF presentation THE HON. JennY MacKlin MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Minister, RE: 2010–11 ANNUAL REPORT In accordance with the Commonwealth Government 2010–2013 General Terms and Conditions Relating to Native Title Program Funding Agreements I have pleasure in presenting the annual report for NTSCORP Limited which incorporates the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2011. Yours sincerely, MicHael Bell Chairperson NTSCORP NTSCORP ANNUAL REPORT 10/11 – 1 CHAIrperson'S Report NTSCORP LIMITED CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT The Company looks forward to the completion of these and other ON beHalF OF THE directors agreements in the near future. NTSCORP is justly proud of its involvement in these projects, and in our ongoing work to secure and members OF NTSCORP, I the acknowledgment of Native Title for our People in NSW. Would liKE to acKnoWledGE I am pleased to acknowledge the strong working relationship with the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC). Working under an MY NGunnaWal and Gomeroi MOU signed in 2009, NTSCORP and NSWALC have collaborated to advocate strongly for the rights of Aboriginal people in NSW, Elders, otHer Elders, NatiVE and achieved positive outcomes in relation to cultural fishing and Title Groups and communitY the ongoing work for reform of cultural heritage laws in NSW. I am also pleased to acknowledge our ongoing good relationship Groups OF our representatiVE with the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services area, and Welcome You to and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA). After welcoming several new Member-Directors and Non- THE NTSCORP annual report Member-Directors to the Board last year, the past 12 months have been a time of consolidation and stability of membership For 2010–11. at the Board level. This has allowed us to focus our energies on developing a strong foundation for future initiatives. The reporting period for the year 2010–11 has once again seen our Company respond to the many challenges presented to us Our purpose is to be and remain a strong and dynamic Aboriginal with positivity, professionalism and determination. The Board, organisation which acts to protect the traditional rights and Management Leadership Team and staff have achieved a number interests of Aboriginal Communities. In order to do so, we of gains and the consolidation of a number of projects for our recognise the need to evolve to be ready to meet the challenges clients, the Traditional Owners of the lands, seas and waters of and opportunities of pre – and post-native title environments. NSW and the ACT. NTSCORP is committed to supporting Traditional Owner In this environment, the Company has been able to achieve the communities to establish themselves as a social, cultural, political following significant outcomes throughout the year: and economic force within their regions; able to take advantage of opportunities for wealth creation. • A highly successful ‘On-Country’ hearing under the auspices of the NNTT was held with Yaegl People and the State of I would like to thank our CEO, Mr Warren Mundine, for his hard NSW in May 2011. We hope that this will ultimately lead to work, dedication and perseverance with regard to native title a successful resolution of the Yaegl matters, including the issues. I would particularly like to thank the Board of Directors for formal recognition of Yaegl People’s traditional rights and their continued faith in me as the Chairperson of the Company. interests in the lower Clarence River. This recognition of It is my firm belief that the Company has the capacity, integrity rights over water will be the first of its kind in NSW. and expertise to pursue our vision; a vision articulated by the • An agreement between the Worimi and Birpai People of Aboriginal people of the Board and staff. Forster Tuncurry, the Lakkari Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation and the State which provides for the settlement It is these attributes that allow us to view the future positively; a of the native title application over the land, and is also the future that can only be enhanced by the willingness of all levels first of its kind in the NSW. of government as well as other key stakeholders to negotiate positive outcomes for our People, in a spirit that provides • Significant agreements have been made between Aboriginal communities and claimants with genuine respect, opportunity and groups on the far north coast of NSW. These will pave the above all, equity for everyone involved in the application of native way for new native title applications to be filed and for the title legislation throughout Australia. traditional rights and interests of those communities to be recognised and protected. • The substantial progression of a number of matters towards conclusion including native title applications by the Tubba- Gah People, Gumbayngirr People (Warrell Creek) and Gumbayngirr People (Boney Witt). MICHael Bell • Internally, the implementation of a Company-wide Chairperson Strategic Plan. 2 – NTSCORP ANNUAL REPORT 10/11 CHNTSCORPAIrperson LIMITED'S Report CHAIrperson'S Report NTSCORP ANNUAL REPORT 10/11 – 3 CHAIrperson'S Report NTSCORP LIMITED 4 – NTSCORP ANNUAL REPORT 10/11 NTSCORP LIMITED CEO'S Report CEO’S REPORT This year, we were pleased to move into new premises. Located ON beHalF OF THE in the heart of Sydney’s Aboriginal community in Redfern, the manaGement and staFF new NTSCORP offices provide our staff with a modern work environment, adequate onsite work and storage space, and an OF NTSCORP, I acKNOWledGE open-plan layout with meeting areas to encourage a collaborative, team-based approach to our work. We are pleased to be able to MY BundjalunG Elders, and offer this facility to our staff and clients and to maintain strong THE Elders and Traditional ties to the Redfern community. Our people continue to be our greatest strength, and we are OWners OF NSW and THE ACT, fortunate to have recruited a number of new members who bring specialised skills and knowledge in several key areas of focus and Welcome You to THE to the Company, including lawyers, researchers and community NTSCORP annual report facilitators. I am also pleased to report that we have continued to provide For 2010–11. career development opportunities, with a number of internal promotions, including the promotion of three women to senior This year has seen NTSCORP continue to work with dedication management positions: Ms Natalie Rotumah as Manager and innovation to deliver solid outcomes for our clients. We have Operations Group, Ms Mishka Holt as Principal Solicitor and achieved some great results, including a landmark agreement Ms Hema Hariharan who has returned to NTSCORP to take up between the Worimi and Birpai People of Forster Tuncurry, the the newly created role of Strategic Development Manager. This Lakkari Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation and the State demonstrates NTSCORP’s commitment to promoting women, concerning the compulsory acquisition and development of and especially Aboriginal women. Three of the five Management land in Tuncurry on the mid-north coast; mining agreements for Executive positions are held by women, one by an Aboriginal the Ngiyampaa People at Canbelego; and significant progress woman. Overall, two thirds of NTSCORP’s staff is female and towards the resolution of claims around the State. more than a quarter are Aboriginal. The figures are also reflected at Board level, where five of the twelve Company Directors are Our team has also undertaken significant preparatory work leading women, four Aboriginal. to the authorisation of new native title applications over the land and waters of the Gamilaroi/Gomeroi People, the Ngiyampaa/Ngemba We are committed to building strong working partnerships with People and the Western Bundjalung People. our stakeholders and continue to actively engage as advocates in the broader policy development process, through our ongoing As a Company, we are deeply committed to reinvigorating Traditional work with the Commonwealth, NSW and ACT governments and Owner nations, protecting their rights and interests, and working their agencies, industry stakeholders, and other Aboriginal and to build their capacity to manage and develop their land and the native title organisations on a broad range of issues that affect economic opportunities that flow from their Country and their culture. native title and the Traditional Owners and their communities in By upholding their rights, we can help achieve our purpose to deliver NSW and the ACT, and around Australia. social justice and economic, cultural and social independence for the Traditional Owners of the lands, seas and waters. I would like to thank all the staff and Company Directors for their hard work over the past year. Our sights are now firmly fixed on The past year has also seen a solid focus on strong financial the future and ensuring that NTSCORP has the capacity to meet controls and refining and implementing the Company’s Strategic the needs of our clients, pursue strategic activity and deliver solid Plan, ensuring that we continue to align our resources with our outcomes for many years to come. I am pleased to commend this key objectives and secure the financial stability of the Company annual report to you.
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