Agenda of Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Aboriginal Advisory Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 04 November, 2025

Location: Osprey Training Room, Level 1, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time: 5:00pm

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Agenda

1. Meeting Conduct Statement

2. Apologies

3 Acknowledgement of Country

Walawaani (welcome),

Shoalhaven City Council recognises the First Peoples of the Shoalhaven and their ongoing connection to culture and country. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners, Custodians and Lore Keepers of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Walawaani njindiwan (safe journey to you all)

Disclaimer: Shoalhaven City Council acknowledges and understands there are many diverse languages spoken within the Shoalhaven and many different opinions

4. A Minute Silence in Respect of Aboriginal Elders, Past and Present

5. Confirmation of Minutes

· Aboriginal Advisory Committee - 25 August 2025....................................................... 1

6. Declarations of Interest

7. Reports

AA25.5........ Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Action Table Report - 25 August 2025...... 2

AA25.7........ Implementation Update - Reconciliation Action Plan................................... 10

AA25.8........ Notice of Motion referred to Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Acknowledgement and Welcome to Country - Support..................................................................... 23

AA25.9........ Information Report - Planning Proposal (rezoning) for Nebraska Estate, St Georges Basin............................................................................................................. 26

8. General Business

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Membership

Chairperson - Ms Natalie Lloyd

All Councillors

Chief Executive Officer or nominee

Ms Nicole Moore

Ms Caryn Carpenter

Ms Sharlene Cruickshank

Mr David Blakeney

Ms Belinda Little

Mr Allen Bloxsome

Ms Cleone Wellington

Aunty Margaret Simoes

Mr Charlie Ashby

Mr Uncle Sonny Henry - Nowra LALC

Mr Alfred Wellington - Jerrinja LALC

Ms Karen Tronier - Ulladulla LALC

Quorum – Five (5) local Aboriginal community members

Purpose

The purpose of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee, hereby known as the Committee, is to provide cultural advice to Council on its Strategies and Plans.

The Committee will also seek to gain Council’s support in achieving the objectives for the current Statement of Commitment 2010 (SoC), the Shoalhaven City Council (SCC) Community Strategic Plan 2027 (SCCSP) and endorsement of the Uluru Statement of the Heart June 2020.

Role of the Committee

The role of the Committee is to:

· Advise SCC on matters relating to Aboriginal communities in the LGA.

· Promote and increase knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal society, history and culture throughout SCC and in the Community.

· Advocate and support Council’s plan to promote inclusive and accessible services and facilities for Aboriginal people.

· Provide advice towards and monitor the implementation of relevant Council plans and strategies with respect to the needs, issues and interests of Aboriginal people and communities.

· To support and work with Aboriginal and other organisations committed to increasing respect for Aboriginal culture and history, past and present.

· Foster and safeguard a spirit of mutual trust and respect which allows the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) and SCC to work together in their commitment towards well-informed decision-making processes that are culturally respectful.

· Support the recognition and preservation of past and present local cultural heritage and its place in future Council planning and strategies.

· Offers a reciprocal platform for the communication of information from Aboriginal community voices and others that identify local needs for services, facilities and activities.

· Work together with Council to develop and promote appropriate commemorations and celebrations of Aboriginal culture including, but not limited to Sorry Day and NAIDOC Week.

· Provide relevant information to other Committees of Council when needed or requested.

Ordinary Meeting 21 December 2009 – Item 43 – MIN19.1808

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

This Statement commits Shoalhaven City Council to continue building mutually respectful relationships with the Aboriginal Communities of the Shoalhaven.

Shoalhaven City Council values its culturally diverse communities and lifestyles and is deeply committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal people of the Shoalhaven. This Partnership will be based on mutual respect and equality to further employment, social, cultural and economic community development.

Shoalhaven City Council recognizes and acknowledges the history and treatment of Aboriginal people in Australia and supports the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation’s vision and values.

Shoalhaven City Council recognises Aboriginal people’s valuable contribution made in strengthening and enriching our communities and the heritage of all Australians.

Shoalhaven City Council Acknowledges and Recognises:

· Aboriginal people as the first people of Australia

· Past practices and policies that impacted on Aboriginal people’s lives, cultures and society

· The customs and traditions of Aboriginal people and their spiritual relationship with the land

· The rights of Aboriginal people to live according to their own beliefs, values and customs, and

· The significant contribution made by Aboriginal people in the past, present and future.

Shoalhaven City Council commits itself to:

· Ensuring local Aboriginal involvement in events and celebrations of significance which respect the dignity and protocols of the local Aboriginal communities

· The ongoing development of strategies to improve and increase the level of participation of local Aboriginal people in the local Government decision making processes

· Undertake holistic community planning to address wellbeing, employment and social economic or cultural disadvantage experienced by local Aboriginal people in the Shoalhaven

· Ensuring all council staff and Councillors are exposed to ongoing education and cultural training and development programs to increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal Cultural heritage and the needs of the Aboriginal communities

· Celebrate and support significant Aboriginal ceremonies and events, e.g. NAIDOC week, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and Survival Day

· To continue to fly the Aboriginal flag in places such as City Administrative Centre, Council Chambers, Reception room and in other prominent Council locations.

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AA25.5 Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Action Table Report - 25 August 2025

HPERM Ref: D25/361774

Department: Cultural & Community Services

Approver: Lindsay Usher, Acting Director - City Development

Attachments: 1. Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Action Table - August 2025 ⇩

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to provide the Aboriginal Advisory Committee with a progress report on outstanding actions.

Summary and Key Points for Consideration:

This report aims to update the Aboriginal Advisory Committee on the current status of pending actions, including actions that are recommended for completion.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Aboriginal Advisory Committee:

1. Receive the Update on Actions Report for information.

2. Acknowledge the following actions as complete and remove from the action table:

a. AA24.12 - Provide a Report Back - Status Update on Comberton Grange Rd Comberton - Road Closure

b. AA24.11 - Update on Reconciliation Action Plan via Email

c. AA24.5 - Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme - National Indigenous Australians Agency

d. AA24.12 - Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Action Table Report July 2024

e. AA25.3 - Membership - Reappointment - Resignation - Expired - Sharlene Cruickshank / Natalie Lloyd / Janet Atkins / Sylvia Timbery / Shane Brown / Paul McLeod / Charlie Ashby

Options

1. Adopt the recommendation as written.

Implications: The Aboriginal Advisory Committee is updated on progress of actions and recommendations made at previous meetings.

2. Request more information.

Implications: Members of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee request further information.

Background and Supplementary information

This report is to update the Aboriginal Advisory Committee on outstanding and completed actions from previous meetings.

Attachment 1 provides information regarding the status of actions and resolutions made at previous meetings.

Subject to the Committee concurring that satisfactory progress has been made to complete the items in the July 2024 Action Table Report, the Group is requested to adopt the Recommendation to note completion of:

· AA24.12 - Provide a Report Back - Status Update on Comberton Grange Rd Comberton - Road Closure

· AA24.11 - Update on Reconciliation Action Plan via Email

· AA24.5 - Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme - National Indigenous Australians Agency

· AA24.12 - Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Action Table Report July 2024

· AA25.3 - Membership - Reappointment - Resignation - Expired - Sharlene Cruickshank / Natalie Lloyd / Janet Atkins / Sylvia Timbery / Shane Brown / Paul McLeod / Charlie Ashby

Should AAC members require further information on the status of the actions in the table attached, Council staff will provide as requested.

Internal Consultations

It is important that the members of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee are kept informed on progress towards the completion of actions and projects. This report provides a structured approach to facilitate this information exchange.

External Consultations

Members of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee will be informed about the progress of outstanding actions at the next sitting of the committee.

Community Consultations

This report relates to actions that arose from previous Aboriginal Advisory Committee meetings and that are the responsibility of staff to complete. As such, no community consultation was required.

Policy and Statutory Implications

There are no changes required to any Council policy as a result of the production of this report.

Financial Implications

There is no budget associated with the Aboriginal Advisory Committee so there are no financial implications.

Risk Implications

Council recognises the importance of maintaining good relationships and upholding core organisational values in all interactions with members of our Section 355 Committees. Council will tolerate appropriate and effective interventions to improve the functioning of these Committees.

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AA25.7 Implementation Update - Reconciliation Action Plan

HPERM Ref: D25/330467

Department: Cultural & Community Services

Approver: Gordon Clark, Strategic Planning Manager

Attachments: 1. RAP Implementation Schedule 2025/26 ⇩

2. Terms Of Reference - RAP Yarning Group ⇩

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the implementation of Council’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

In addition, the report seeks nomination of two Aboriginal Advisory Committee (the Committee) representatives to join the RAP Yarning Group for the term of the RAP (to be implemented through to September 2026).

Summary and Key Points for Consideration:

The implementation period for Council’s Reflect RAP March 2025 to September 2026. At the date of this report Council is five months into this 18-month term. If additional time is required to deliver the RAP Actions, Council may obtain a six-month extension of time by application to Reconciliation Australia.

The 48 Actions in the RAP each have a plan for implementing the deliverables and staff will provide progress updates in Council’s online reporting system. The first reporting through this system will be available in October 2025 for the period 25 March to 30 September 2025, and subsequent reporting will then be every six months. Currently 11 RAP Actions have already been delivered, with another 10 Actions due for completion by the end of September 2025, in line with the RAP implementation schedule (Attachment 1).

Staff delivering RAP Actions may also attend RAP Yarning Group and RAP Working Group meetings to provide updates on project progress and request advice to inform their actions.

This report recommends that the Committee nominate two representatives to join the RAP Yarning Group for the duration of the current plan. Meetings are held every two months from 10am-12noon on Thursdays.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Aboriginal Advisory Committee:

1. Receive this report, Update on Reconciliation Action Plan - Implementation, for information.

2. Nominate two members to represent the Aboriginal Advisory Committee on the Reconciliation Action Plan Yarning Group.

Options

1. Support the recommendation and nominate two representatives for the RAP Yarning Group.

Implications: Shows support for the implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan.

2. Receive the report for information but not nominate representatives to join the RAP Yarning Group during the implementation of the Plan.

Implications: Committee acknowledges the new RAP but does not currently have capacity to support with representatives from its committee. The RAP Yarning Group’s support of RAP implementation will then potentially not include contribution from the Committee

3. Adopt an alternative recommendation.

Implications: Will depend on the nature of any alternate recommendation.

Background and Supplementary information

Update – Implementation of the RAP

RAP Working Group and RAP Yarning Group meetings are continuing bi-monthly throughout the term of the Plan, with every second meeting being a combined meeting of the two groups. Combined meetings offer increased opportunities for collaboration and cross-fertilisation of ideas between staff and community representatives.

RAP Actions have been discussed at three meetings since the last Committee update report, as advised in the Internal Consultations section below.

Nomination of Representatives for the RAP Yarning Group

On 26 July 2022, the Committee resolved:

MIN AA22.13

That the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC):

1. Support the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for Shoalhaven City Council

2. The AAC nominate representatives to form part of a Project Reference Group to assist in the development of the RAP:

a. Jared Brown

b. Kalinda Wills (TBC)

Most recently, Ms Caryn Carpenter has been the nominated Committee representative attending RAP Yarning Group meetings.

The RAP Yarning Group Terms of Reference (Attachment 2) has been amended to apply throughout the implementation of the Plan and includes the following clauses in reference to Committee representatives on the RAP Yarning Group:

Representatives of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee:

· Membership appointment will be decided by the Aboriginal Advisory Committee and recorded within the committee’s meeting minutes.

· The Aboriginal Advisory Committee will manage the membership appointment process.

· Where a membership is terminated, a replacement member may be appointed by the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

This report recommends that the Committee continue its support of the RAP Yarning Group’s function by the nomination of two members to join the group for the term of the RAP implementation.

Future meetings of the RAP Yarning Group in 2025 are scheduled for:

· 18 September  10am-12pm Combined meeting – RAP Yarning Group & RAP Working Group, Nowra Showground

· 13 November 10am-12pm RAP Yarning Group, Tomerong Hall

Internal Consultations

A request for Expression of Interest (EOI) to join the RAP Working Group was advertised to all Council staff, to fill two vacant staff positions on the Group. Should both positions not be filled the EOI will remain open to enable future applications.

Council staff with RAP Actions have attended the following meetings to request input and provide updates. A summary of discussion outcomes is included here:

Combined Meeting of RAP Yarning Group and RAP Working Group - 8 May 2025

· Water Operations and Maintenance team: RAP Action 2.1.8 Investigate alternative workwear options for teams that incorporate local Aboriginal artwork.

An Expression of Interest has been issued for provision of local Aboriginal art for staff uniforms and decals for Council cars.

· Community Connections team: RAP Action 4.2.4 Define appropriate systems and capability to track, measure and report on RAP commitments.

Council staff will provide updates through Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) online reporting system.

· RAP Working Group Co-Chairs: RAP Action 1.3.4 Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group members to attend team briefs across the organisation, to inform teams about the RAP.

Council staff have developed a Toolbox Talk to introduce the RAP at Team Brief Meetings.

RAP Yarning Group Meeting - 24 July 2025

· Human Resources team:

o RAP Action 2.1.2 Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation.

o RAP Action 3.1.3 Investigate mechanisms to acknowledge the cultural load on Council's Aboriginal staff.

Group members shared insights with staff and the feedback received will assist staff in planning and progressing these Actions.

· Community Connections team: RAP Action 1.1.2 Research best practice and principles that support partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and organisations.

The Group provided insights into local community concerns and discussed options for improving consultation for partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.

RAP Working Group Meeting, 14 August 2025

· Human Resources team:

o RAP Action 2.1.2 Conduct a review of cultural learning needs within our organisation.

o RAP Action 3.1.3 Investigate mechanisms to acknowledge the cultural load on Council's Aboriginal staff.

· At the time of writing, this meeting has not taken place and a verbal update can be provided to the Committee.

External Consultations

The RAP Project Lead attended a Reconciliation Australia Learning Circles workshop on 6 May 2025. The workshop brought together a broad range of organisations to establish connections in the RAP network and discuss topics related to RAP implementation. A workshop focus was to build genuine and trusting relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to remove barriers to self-determination and promote transformational change.

Community Consultations

An event to launch the adopted Plan was held at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery on 28 May 2025. The event celebrated Council’s RAP commitments with a very special Welcome to Country by Uncle Tom Moore, Smoking Ceremony from 7Gununs, exhibition of the RAP Artwork by Jaz Corr, performances by young local indigenous singers Bandria McLeod and Kiara Edwards, and delicious catering from Blak Cede Gunyah Cafe.

Feedback from Elders, community members, RAP Yarning Group and RAP Working Group members, dignitaries, Councillors and staff was very positive with thanks to everyone involved for their adaptability and collaboration.

Policy and Statutory Implications

Policy reviews and investigations will proceed as required for RAP implementation.

Financial Implications

Most deliverables in the Plan, including all mandatory deliverables, will be implemented through business-as-usual and will not require additional funding.

Any additional costs associated with the implementation of the Plan will be considered for prioritisation in annual budget provisions or be the subject of future budget bids.

Risk Implications

The risks involved in activities that are organised to implement the Plan will be managed using the organisation’s risk management procedures.

For engagement activities, it has been identified that some people may find conversations about reconciliation challenging or uncomfortable. In response, a plan will be developed to manage these risks and ensure staff and engagement participants have access to the supports they need.

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AA25.8 Notice of Motion referred to Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Acknowledgement and Welcome to Country - Support

HPERM Ref: D25/364983

Department: Cultural & Community Services

Approver: Lindsay Usher, Acting Director - City Development

Purpose:

As per the Council resolution MIN25.371 Council are referring to the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) for further comment.

Summary and Key Points for Consideration:

Council resolved to:

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Cox) MIN25.371

That Council:

1. Continues to give its enthusiastic support for the Acknowledgement Of Country at Council Meetings, other important meetings and selected appropriate occasions. In addition, Council wholeheartedly gives its support to ceremonial Welcomes To Country performed by a First Nation's person for appropriate special occasions and events.

2. Refer this resolution to the Aboriginal Advisory Committee for further comment.

This report aims to seek feedback from the Committee on the above Notice of Motion

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Aboriginal Advisory Committee discuss the resolved Notice of Motion MIN25.371 and provide any feedback that they deem appropriate.

Options

1. Adopt the recommendation as written

Implications: The AAC provide feedback to MIN25.371 resolution of Council.

2. Receive this for information

Implications: The AAC receive the report for information and do not provide further

Background and Supplementary information

At Council’s Ordinary meeting of Tuesday 12 August 2025 (MIN25.371) Council resolved to:

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Cox)

That Council

2. Refer this resolution to the Aboriginal Advisory Committee for further comment.

FOR: Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

AGAINST: Nil

CARRIED

This report aims to seek feedback from the Committee on the above Notice of Motion. Council has previously endorsed a standard written Acknowledgement of Country for use in Council documents and agendas (below) which was also supported by the AAC.

RESOLVED (Clr Christen / Clr Gray) MIN24.447

That Council as supported and endorsed by the Aboriginal Advisory Committee:

1. Support and endorse the Acknowledgement of Country developed by Aboriginal staff as the standard written Acknowledgment that Council utilises:

Walawaani (welcome),

Walawaani njindiwan (safe journey to you all)

2. Include a disclaimer to advise that we acknowledge and understand there are many diverse languages spoken within the Shoalhaven and many different opinions.

3. Support and endorse the Acknowledgement of Country to be used for the below purposes:

· Digital and print document templates.

· Shoalhaven City Council websites, including Shoalhaven Swim Sport and Fitness, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Shoalhaven Libraries, Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Shoalwater, Holiday Haven, Tourism, Bereavement Services (new), Councillor Portal and Get Involved pages.

· Regular Council and Committee meeting agendas.

· On staff email blocks

4. Support and endorse the use of the Dhurga language within the Acknowledgement of Country.

In practice, Council already implements Acknowledgements of Country and Welcomes to Country across a range of meetings, events and civic occasions. However, there is currently no formal policy or framework in place to guide when and how these protocols are delivered.

The Notice of Motion seeks to strengthen Council’s approach by formalising the practice. The matter has been referred to the AAC to provide feedback and advice before any recommendations are presented back to Council.

Internal Consultations

Notice of Motion has not requested internal consultation. This NoM has been reviewed by Community Connections staff and is being provided to the AAC for comment in accordance with Council processes.

External Consultations

Notice of Motion has not requested external consultation.

Community Consultations

Notice of Motion is being submitted to AAC for comment.

Policy and Statutory Implications

Notice of Motion has not requested comment on policy and statutory implications.

Financial Implications

Notice of Motion has not requested any financial budget.

Risk Implications

Notice of Motion has not requested comment on risk implications.

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AA25.9 Information Report - Planning Proposal (rezoning) for Nebraska Estate, St Georges Basin

HPERM Ref: D25/219990

Department: Strategic Planning

Approver: Lindsay Usher, Acting Director - City Development

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to update the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) on a relevant Council-initiated Planning Proposal (rezoning) for the Nebraska Estate at St Georges Basin.

Summary and Key Points for Consideration:

Nebraska Estate is the last unresolved ‘paper subdivision’ in the Jervis Bay area, comprising approximately 90 lots in 50 separate ownerships. ‘Paper subdivisions’ were approved around 100 years ago but generally remained undeveloped and without infrastructure, and are typically not zoned for development.

The Nebraska Estate Planning Proposal (PP) seeks to rezone the sensitive environmental land from RU2 Rural Landscape to C2 Environmental Conservation, while the less constrained land is proposed to be rezoned to a mix of R5 Large Lot Residential and C4 Environmental Living.

Three Aboriginal sites (Note: all three have duplicate AHIMS numbers) are located within the proposed C2-zoned area (where no residential development is proposed).

If the Estate is rezoned, Council will need to coordinate the provision of essential infrastructure upgrades (roads, water, sewerage, electricity) to support actual development, subject to securing approval for a special rate variation to recoup the costs from the landowners.

An Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application accompanied by an updated Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) would be prepared before any commencement.

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Aboriginal Advisory Committee receive the report for information.

Options

1. Receive the report for information, as recommended.

Implications: No direct implications, noting a letter has been sent to the Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) inviting comment or early feedback.

2. Adopt an alternate recommendation.

Implications: Unknown

Background and Supplementary information

Nebraska Estate comprises approximately 90 lots in 50 separate ownerships and is the last unresolved ‘paper’ subdivision in the broader Jervis Bay Region identified for investigation in Council’s adopted planning strategies. The subject land is shown in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1 – Subject Land overlaid onto aerial photo

Proposal Overview

Land with important environmental values is proposed to be rezoned from RU2 Rural Landscape to C2 Environmental Conservation, while the less constrained land is proposed to be rezoned to a mix of R5 Large Lot Residential and C4 Environmental Living – see Figure 2.

Figure 2 - Land Use Zoning Map (LZN) - Existing (left) and proposed (right)

A site-specific development control plan (DCP) will be prepared to help ensure the intended outcomes of the PP are realised – see Figure 3.

Figure 3 - Concept subdivision and development plan adopted by Council on 26/2/2024

Note: details may be subject to change.

Council’s Policy titled ‘Voluntary Acquisition – Residual C2 Environmental Conservation Land - Jerberra & Nebraska Estates’ would allow Council in the longer term to purchase residual C2 land (willing buyer/willing seller) and manage the acquired land for conservation in perpetuity.

If the PP is not completed, the Estate’s future will remain uncertain; properties will continue to be bought and sold on the speculative market. Land ownership will continue to be fragmented and jeopardising the Estate’s environmental values.

Aboriginal cultural heritage

The current PP is founded/based on studies conducted over three decades, including Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments completed in 1994, 1995, 2001, and 2009. Two small scatters of stone artifacts and one isolated artifact were identified within the drainage lines.

All three Aboriginal sites are situated within the proposed C2-zoned land where no residential development is proposed. However, if the land is rezoned, some ground disturbance may or will eventually be necessary in these areas to enable the future provision of roads, water, sewerage and electricity. This will need to be coordinate/managed by Council. As part of this an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application, accompanied by an updated Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment will be prepared in consultation with the Aboriginal community.

Internal Consultations

A range of teams have been consulted in relation to this longstanding planning matter, including the biodiversity and flooding teams in Development Services and City Services.

External Consultations

The PP has been referred to the Jerrinja LALC for comment, as well as several Government agencies.

Community Consultations

The PP is expected to be publicly exhibited later this year. The Estate’s landowners have been consulted throughout this long-running matter.

Policy and Statutory Implications

Nil.

Financial Implications

This PP has been largely funded by the Estate’s landowners through a special rate. If the Estate is rezoned as proposed, a new special rate arrangement will need to be put in place to fund the required infrastructure upgrades.

Risk Implications

None known at present.