Current land claims and native title statistics are published on the Department's Intranet and Internet site. Program Evaluation Evaluation of the program was completed in 1998-1999. Progress on each recommendation arising from the evaluation is indicated below. The recommendation that the program remain located within the Department has been accepted as this provides people within and outside government with an identifiable unit dealing with Aboriginal-related land matters. The recommendation that an information management strategy be put in place has been accepted and implemented resulting in enhanced management reporting abilities.
Current capabilities allow the production of most ad hoc reports at short notice.
In response to the recommendation that information be made more accessible, the program has implemented a system where ongoing statistical information is maintained in relation to land claims and native title applications and is made available on the Internet and Intranet, with other ad hoc information being available on request. A recommendation that a succession plan to preserve the corporate memory be put in place has been adopted by the program. Combining the unit with the property purchasing unit will permit the exposure of others to Aboriginal land issues. This service is maintained by the Business Services Branch. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.