Indigenous people are equal parties at any negotiating table. Regional and local agreements provide a foundation for people to proceed as equals and help to end uncertainties about land use, planning and other regional issues. Leadership is found at different levels. Some people lead by example. Others take initiative, explain, innovate or inspire.
Leadership can come from elected representatives or ordinary citizens.
Partnerships promote understanding and progress towards common goals. Access to services is the right of all Australian citizens. Often, appropriate services exist but, for one reason or another, are not accessed. Joint ventures yield worthwhile results. Indigenous people do have business aspirations and business acumen.