Arranging timely release of funds. It is this advice and its quality on which the operation of CDEP hinges. The lack of basic understanding of the scheme and poor quality administrative support has also been noted several times. We have been unable to find specific evidence that there is ongoing systematic coordination with these agencies. In one region the review forms indicate that DEET had no involvement at all over the twelve month period.
Fundamental issues have to be raised two years in succession.
If the advice given to people is not adequate, then in my Commission's view, the consequence is a serious miscarriage of justice against both individuals and communities. There needs to be mechanisms put into place whereby Aboriginal people can seek redress.