The ATSIC Establishment: Two years after the NAC the government recognized that a major advancement in the administration of indigenous affairs were needed, and hence proposed for body that would have both representative and executive rolls. In December 1987 the Hawke Governments made its intentions formally known in the 'Foundations for the Future' speech by Minister Of Aboriginal Affairs, Gerry Hand. However not all government representatives welcomed this idea, with a John Howard led opposition opposed …showed first 75 words of 614 total…

…showed last 75 words of 614 total…governments in terms of legislation and other legal processes on Indigenous issues that are present. *<Tab/>Encourage the recognition of Indigenous rights and equality on behalf of all aboriginal and Torres strait islanders *<Tab/>To create and maintain/monitor programs for Aboriginal and Torres strait islanders and to ensure these programs are working to the best of their abilities for the aboriginal and Torres strait islander people.