Antinuclear

Australian news, and some related international items

Indigenous Affairs to be run by Prime Minister’s Office, and the unelected Indigenous Advisory Council

Senator hails change NT News, STAFF WRITERS   |  September 17th, 2013    TERRITORY Senator Nigel Scullion is the country’s new Indigenous Affairs Minister………The administration of the portfolio will now rest within the Prime Minister’s office – not the Indigenous Affairs Department.

“Having the support of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet ensures that I will have influence across all portfolios,” he said.

Senator Scullion has already met with Indigenous Advisory Council chair Warren Mundine and said they shared “common ground on most issues”……http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2013/09/17/325000_ntnews.html

September 17, 2013 - Posted by | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, politics

No comments yet.

Leave a comment