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Aboriginal Way Issue: 42, Oct. 2010 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services Southern Boomerangs Cricket season is upon us again and above is the 2010 Southern Boomerangs team which finished 3rd in the Imparja Cup. More cricket news on back page. Front Row: Dale Abdulla, Peter Graham, Dylan Butler (Vice Captain), Peter Thomas (Captain & Coach), Ken Karpany, Marcus McGregor-Cassady. Back Row: Allan Miller (Manager), Matthew Bedgegood, William Serle, Raymond Smith, Dominic Croft, Kevin Thomas, Jamie McCafferty, Michael Case (Assistant Coach). Photo courtesy SACA. Case could set legal precedent over mining on SA’s salt lakes Legal battles are looming following The Minister gave Straits (Exploration) proposal and the Minister’s decision, Court soon. But the battle does not a decision by the Minister for Australia Pty Ltd authorisation under because they assert that Lake Torrens end there for the claimant group, who Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, section 23 of the Aboriginal Heritage is of major traditional significance to the have been taken to the Environment, to allow damage, disturbance and Act 1988 (SA) on 7 July 2010 to damage, Kokatha people and that they are the Resources and Development Court by interference of Aboriginal sites at disturb or otherwise interfere with any traditional owners of the site. the mining company who have asked the Lake Torrens and Andamooka Island. Aboriginal sites, objects or remains that Court for a decision to allow the mineral are located within the area programmed Adnyamathanha people have also voiced South Australia’s Aboriginal community exploration to proceed. for mineral exploration. their opposition to the decision. feels betrayed by the Minister, Grace The matter is listed for a trial on the week Portolesi. Her decision means areas The registered native title claimants, It is expected that an application for a commencing 22 November 2010. of Lake Torrens are under threat from Kokatha Uwankara, have voiced their judicial review of Minister Portolesi’s mineral exploration. opposition to the mineral exploration decision will be made to the Supreme continued on page 3 Inside: Vince Coulthard honoured with National NAIDOC award 3 New members appointed to Aboriginal Advisory Council 6 $34 million to boost child protection in the NT 7 Parry’s view South Australian native title claims update Adnyamathanha First Peoples of the River Flinders Ranges Murray & Mallee Region Part settled through approved Riverland and Murray Mallee Region determination (March 2009) In mediation: Federal Court. Balance of claim in mediation: Federal Gawler Ranges Court/National Native Title Tribunal. North of Eyre Peninsula Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara In mediation: National Native Title Tribunal. Coober Pedy area In mediation: Federal Court/National Native Kaurna Title Tribunal. Fleurieu Peninsula north to Port Broughton Arabunna In mediation: National Native Central SA including Lake Eyre Title Tribunal. In mediation: Federal Court/ National Native Title Tribunal. Kokatha Uwankara Lake Torrens Region Barngarla Not in mediation. Eyre Peninsula Nauo In mediation: Federal Court. Eyre Peninsula Dieri In mediation: National Native Central SA east of Lake Eyre Title Tribunal. In mediation: Federal Court. Ngarrindjeri River Murray, Lakes and Above: SANTS CEO, Mr Parry Agius. Dieri 2 Eastern SA north of Lake Frome Coorong Region There’s no doubt the decision the Rann Government’s back down on In mediation: National Native In mediation: National Native made by Minister Portolesi to its decision to sell off The Parks, in Title Tribunal. Title Tribunal. allow a minerals explorer to Adelaide’s western suburbs. It did so, Eringa Nukunu damage, disturb or otherwise after a very loud public backlash. Spencer Gulf Region Far north SA including portion interfere with Aboriginal sites, In mediation: Federal Court. If we could get the public to be Witjira National Park objects or remains at Lake equally as dismayed about this Area over Witjira National Park Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Torrens has deeply offended potential desecration at Lake Torrens, settled through approved Simpson Desert Region and Aboriginal people. then perhaps we could convince the determination (September 2008) extending into QLD Minister to change her mind without There’s also little doubt that the In mediation: Federal Court/ In mediation: Federal Court/ Kokatha Uwankara claimants and the the need for legal action. National Native Title Tribunal. National Native Title Tribunal. Adnyamathanha people will not sit by However, that doesn’t appear likely at Wirangu 2 and let this decision go unchallenged, this stage so SANTS will support the Eringa 2 Eyre Peninsula and West Coast as is their right. native title claimants in their efforts Far north SA including portion In mediation: National Native to have the decision assessed at the Witjira National Park The Kokatha and Adnyamathanha Title Tribunal. judicial level. Area over Witjira National Park peoples assert that Lake Torrens is settled through approved Yandruwandha/Yawarrawarrka of major traditional significance and It is the right of the people to challenge determination (September 2008) Innamincka area they are asking the Supreme Court government decisions – afterall we live In mediation: Federal Court/ Not in mediation. of South Australia to order a judicial in a democracy and we have systems National Native Title Tribunal. Information provided by the National Native review of the Minister’s decision. and processes in place to protect the Title Tribunal – visit www.nntt.gov.au for more interests of all who live in this country. Far West Coast about native title. Decisions are made everyday by Far West Coast SA For information on claim activity (other than governments – some are popular, Due process will sort out this dilemma – mediation) contact the South Australian some are not. Recently we witnessed hopefully to the satisfaction of all parties. In mediation: Federal Court. Native Title Services. Social Justice Commissioner visits Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice community Commissioner, Dr Mick Gooda visited Adelaide in July. artists He was a guest of Aboriginal Legal Rights Nominations are being called for Movement during an informal community from artists and Indigenous leaders meeting where he received an update on to represent their communities and funding issues facing the organisation. regions on the Statewide Indigenous Community Artists Development ALRM CEO, Mr Neil Gillespie said Reference Group. he appreciated the generosity of Commissioner Gooda to meet with the Nominations can be made by email to Aboriginal community of South Australia. [email protected] or by writing to Ananguku Arts, Tandanya, Level 2, Dr Gooda gave an update on the Racial 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000. Discrimination Act, the Northern Territory Intervention and the Health Reforms Nominations close on 30 October 2010. Above: Dr Mick Gooda – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, undertaken by the Australian Government. Sandy Miller – ALRM Board Member, Neil Gillespie – ALRM CEO. Contact Terry Cleary for more information. 2 Aboriginal Way, October 2010 Vince Coulthard honoured with National NAIDOC award Vince Coulthard has been Vince has been the Director of South National Indigenous Radio Service. Part of the first South Australian native honoured with the Lifetime Australia’s only Aboriginal Radio Station, He is an Adnyamathanha man, born title claim, Vince has been Vice Chair Achievement award by the Umeewarra Aboriginal Media Association, in Leigh Creek and he grew up on the of the Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands national NAIDOC committee. for 16 years and is the Director of the Nepabunna Mission. Council for 13 years. In 2009, led by Vince, the Adnyamathanha people won a consent determination over the largest native title claim in the state. Vince was one of the first Aboriginal rangers employed by National Parks in South Australia and helped bring about the first Indigenous land usage agreement over a national park in South Australia. He has facilitated many significant cultural events and is founder and director of the Iga Warta community, whose members explain the Dreaming and walk their country with visitors. Instrumental in setting up the Nunga Court in Port Augusta, Vince continues to contribute as a mediator, elder and cultural mentor. Vince has received three local NAIDOC awards, a Premier’s Australia Day Award and the Federation Medal. A tireless champion of Indigenous voices, land rights and justice, Vince Coulthard empowers others to fulfil their dreams and make a difference. Case could set legal precedent over mining on SA’s salt lakes continued from page 1 “Lake Torrens is an area of great cultural destroyed Aboriginal people believe it “This decision could have a significant significance to the traditional owners of has a physical impact, so they believe impact on the traditional owners. Our This case has the chance of setting a precedent for mining companies wishing the region and other Aboriginal people they could fall sick or worse. culture is the oldest living culture in the in the state. It is also the subject of a world, we should do everything we can to to explore on South Australia’s salt lakes. “Aboriginal people call on Minister registered native title application the protect these ancient and important areas. “South Australian Native Title Services Portolesi to reconsider her decision.” Kokatha Uwankara