Stronger Futures policy of 2011 Stronger Futures policy

1 stronger futures policy of 2011

1.1 supporting legislation
1.2 content

1.2.1 jobs
1.2.2 school enrolment , attendance
1.2.3 alcohol abuse
1.2.4 community safety , child protection
1.2.5 food security
1.2.6 housing , land reforms
1.2.7 sunset , review

stronger futures policy of 2011

on 23 november 2011 hon jenny macklin mp, minister families, housing, community services , indigenous affairs introduced legislation parliament in order address issues within northern territory , released stronger futures policy statement. stronger futures in northern territory legislation seeks address disadvantaged position of aboriginal territorians in northern territory , create collaboration between northern territory government , aboriginal territorians construct strong future together. engagement of different governance bodies, aboriginal territorians, northern territory government , australian government, seeks encourage reform , improve service delivery across northern territory. stronger futures in northern territory policy statement declares, @ heart of work views of aboriginal people in northern territory. australian government identified imperative issues within northern territory such appropriate education, rampant alcohol abuse, housing availability , deficient supply of economic , employment opportunities.

supporting legislation

the australian government intends legislation occur in collaboration northern territory indigenous communities, government recognises did not happen during instatement of northern territory response act. legislative measures continue comply racial discrimination act of 1975.

the stronger futures in northern territory bill 2011 supports ability aboriginals in nt have families , cultivate livelihoods. measures within bill express desire create communities in northern territory children can grow safe , healthy.
the stronger futures in northern territory (consequential , transitional provisions) bill 2011 proposes repeals of northern territory emergency response act of 2007, amendments commonwealth laws improve operation of existing measures pornography restrictions , prohibitions on considering customary law in bail , sentencing decision.
the social security legislation amendment bill 2011 intends assist disadvantaged , vulnerable australians , improve school attendance. legislative measure seek address issue of alcohol abuse in territory allowing state , northern territory authorities refer people income management, initiative reduces amount of discretionary funds can spent on harmful substances such drugs or alcohol , ensures money spent on basic needs such food , shelter. provision similar child protection measure, allows child protection workers refer people income management.

content
jobs

through consultations aboriginal community members, australian government recognised how unemployment continues central problem in northern territory yet addressed through stronger futures policy jobs package of 19.1 million in funding on 4 years. in terms of job creation, government introduce 50 new ranger positions in working country program, builds on traditional indigenous knowledge on how manage land, , deliver 280 existing positions in northern territory. australian government provide job support indigenous communities encourage ability indigenous people gain jobs in area, rather outsiders, , establish job brokers in area skilled indigenous people connect businesses experiencing shortages. furthermore, new program called local jobs local people creates indigenous trainee-ships 100 indigenous people in northern territory fill service delivery jobs in communities according availability. australian government supports northern territory government’s initiative awards jobs in australian public service or organisations delivering government funded services finish year 12. policy provide micro-enterprise support in australian government extend indigenous communities in business program 2 additional communities.

school enrolment , attendance

in partnership northern territory government, australian government expand current school enrolment , attendance measure, or seam, aligns northern territory government s strategy of every child every day. both measures intend promote parental responsibility in terms of children attendance , enrolment. before seam implementation in communities, government hold seminars parents explain responsibilities under seam measure , cultivate understanding income entitlements may affected if children not enrol in or attend school. government send letter parents @ beginning of each school term remind them of responsibilities , of seam arrangements.

the government commits holding conferences parents if child falls behind benchmark attendance , asking parents agree attendance plans through additional support , links can provided. in addition, government suspend income support payments of parents don’t follow attendance plan , these payments reinstated once in compliance attendance plan. within seam measure, data exchange between schools , centrelink ensure mobile students not fall through cracks.

alcohol abuse

the australian government identified alcohol abuse center of dysfunction within communal , familial structures of northern territory. therefore, enough enough alcohol reforms intend target problem drinking , expand opportunities alcoholism rehabilitation , treatment. stronger futures policy addresses issues of alcohol traders allowing commonwealth indigenous affairs minister, under northern territory liquor act, request appointment of independent assessor review licensee operations. in collaboration northern territory government, australian government conduct independent review, indigenous leader involvement, of alcohol laws such northern territory government s enough enough, stronger future s alcohol restriction , northern territory liquor act. policy continues current alcohol restrictions yet strengthens penalties grog running. penalty liquor offenses under 1350 milliliters increased include 6 months imprisonment. stronger futures provisions call continuation of signage inform residents , visitors alcohol rules within communities.

community safety , child protection

the australian , northern territory governments intend ensure safety of communities, in particular of women , children residents. stronger futures policy provisions propose small alterations prohibit consideration of customary law , cultural practice in bail , sentencing decisions offenses against commonwealth , northern territory laws protect cultural heritage such sacred sites , cultural heritage objects. under stronger futures policy, additional restrictions applied refused classification material in areas called prohibited material areas, declared commonwealth indigenous affairs minister. furthermore, provisions continue under stronger futures legislation such power australian crime commission address violence , sex abuse against indigenous persons , ability australian federal police assume capacity , responsibility of northern territory police. policy provisions eliminate current legislative requirements internet filters , audits on publicly funded computers , replace them requirement commonwealth funded organisations address , avoid inappropriate use of publicly funded computers.

food security

the government continue licensing of community stores ensure availability of fresh , health food in northern territory communities under legislation defines licensing arrangements, describes necessary conditions under licences granted, includes business registration requirements , ascribes assessment procedures. in addition, there new range of penalties stores breach licensing agreements such fines , injunctions. legislation require licensing stores in designated food security areas in order ensure remote communities have secure access food.

housing , land reforms

the australian government committed providing voluntary five-year leases , not extend measure compulsory five-year leases in northern territory emergency response act. in addition, australian government , northern territory government continue negotiate leases aboriginal landowners manage social housing in remote areas. furthermore, legislation allows australian government instate regulations ease leasing on town camp , community living area land in northern territory in order encourage aboriginal landowners use land wider range of functions such economic development , private land ownership. australian government in collaboration northern territory government seek ensure establishment of fair standards social housing provisions non-governmental organisations. in addition, beginning in areas township leases, both governments ensure building protections applied in remote communities of northern territory.

sunset , review

the stronger futures policy statement asserts australian government sunset stronger futures policy in ten years after commencement , perform legislative review no later 7 years after commencement.