South Australian Consolidated Acts

ABORIGINAL LANDS PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ACT 2003 - SECT 6

6—Functions of Committee

The functions of the Committee are—

            (a)         to review the operation of the Aboriginal Lands Trust Act 1966 , the Maralinga Tjarutja Land Rights Act 1984 and the Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act 1981 ; and

            (b)         to inquire into matters affecting the interests of the traditional owners of the lands; and

            (c)         to inquire into the manner in which the lands are being managed, used and controlled; and

            (d)         to inquire into matters concerning the health, housing, education, economic development, employment or training of Aboriginal people, or any other matter concerning the welfare of Aboriginal people; and

            (e)         to consider any other matter referred to the Committee by the Minister; and

            (f)         to perform any other functions imposed on the Committee under this or any other Act or by resolution of both Houses of Parliament.