The evidence which was put before this Commission indicates that even the stage of consultation had not been reached in many places.
Aboriginal people are, and have been for many years, unhappy about the education system.
They do not believe it meets their needs, they want to be consulted about it and have some control over its delivery to their children. This report is currently the most authoritative and accurate report on Aboriginal Education in Western Australia. On the other hand, Aboriginal people are neither willing nor able to discard their culture and language. It would seem that despite the recommendations which have been made for many years there has been a failure by Commonwealth and State Governments and of Catholic Education to adequately respond to the aspirations and needs of Aboriginal people. Most Aboriginal people are clear what they want from the education system.