MEMBER for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of three commissioners to lead a consultation with Aboriginal people across NSW about their desire for a treaty process.
“I congratulate Koori Mail CEO Naomi Moran on being appointed as one of the three commissioners, along with former senator Aden Ridgeway and academic Todd Fernando.
“This is a strong panel of leaders and in particular I welcome the appointment of Ms Moran who has shown her strong community leadership as CEO of the Koori Mail newspaper and its remarkable flood recovery effort.
“Naomi is known for her strong advocacy for Aboriginal communities and her support for indigenous youth programs. Our community is indebted to her for her service and passion.
”Naomi will bring her leadership, passion, communication skills and strong advocacy for the Aboriginal community to the role of commissioner.
“Former Senator Aden Ridgeway also has local connections, as a former student of St John’s College, Woodlawn.
“The NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to consult with Aboriginal people about their desire for a treaty process.
“The commissioners will engage with Aboriginal communities across metropolitan, rural, regional and remote parts of NSW. This will include asking whether Aboriginal communities want an agreement-making process with the government and if so, what form that could take.
“The commissioners have been appointed for a fixed term of two years following an open, competitive process led by an independent Aboriginal advisory panel.”
