Those chosen were picked for their experience and knowledge of national representative body mechanisms, as well as being selected to represent a balance of geographic representation, gender, age and youth members. (humanrights.gov.au)
So let me start by discussing why we need a national Indigenous representative body in the first place and the policy environment in which such a body will operate. (humanrights.gov.au)
A much longer minimum period for recognition, at least three years, increases the stability and standing of representative bodies as long - term organisations. (humanrights.gov.au)