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Page | 1 – Minutes of AW NRM BOARD Meeting #63, Port Lincoln FEB 2019 Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board Meeting No. 63 CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING 11-13 February 2019 Venue: Flinders Meeting Room, The Port Lincoln Hotel Statement of Acknowledgement We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we are meeting upon here today. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal people to country. We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting/attending from other areas of South Australia/Australia present here today. In Attendance: AW NRM Board Members (and/or proxies) Parry Agius (Presiding Member), Debbie Hansen, Peter Miller, Kristie Richards, Mima Smart (late arrival), Julie O’Toole, Mick Haynes, Sally Scales (via telephone) DEW NR AW Staff Mary-Anne Healy (Regional Director), Leah Feuerherdt (Manager Planning and Sustainable Landscapes), Thuy Phan (Manager Business Support) via telephone, Yasmin Wolf (Manager Parks and Co-management), Brett Backhouse (Ecologist), Angela Whiting (Project Consultant), Sue Agars (Executive Officer), Helen Donald (Communications Coordinator) Guests / Speakers Alison Sentence (CEO ABC Foundation Ltd), EP NRM Board and staff, Matthew Ward (DEW) 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Meeting opened at 9.00am Chair Parry Agius, welcomed AW NRM Board members, guests and NR AW staff to Meeting 63 of the Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board (the Board). Mr Agius acknowledged the area’s traditional Aboriginal custodians, past and present, elders and leaders, and their strong connection to country. Apologies: Anton Baker (APY) 2. OVERVIEW OF MEETING ARRANGEMENTS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Parry Agius provided an overview of Agenda and planned activities for Meeting 63. No additional items were added to the Agenda, and the meeting was declared open. 3. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Parry Agius declared conflict of interest for Item 4 (see below) as he is a Board member of the Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (ABCF) Ltd. There were no other declarations of conflicts of interest. 4. ABORIGINAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LTD Parry Agius, Presiding Member Guest Speaker: Alison Sentence, CEO, ABCF Ltd. Parry Agius provided an introduction to the guest speaker Alison Sentence, CEO of the ABCF Ltd. Parry advised the Foundation operates in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia and raised discussion around developing a relationship with AW NRM Board i.e. working together on strategies, with the means to source additional funding through creating a trust. Alison provided an overview of her background in Aboriginal business development. She advised she was involved in a range of consulting work, and was working for a number of Aboriginal Businesses. Originally a consulting company (for profit) and turned it into a not-for profit 6 years ago to align with other organisations to be seen as a collaborator with community organisations to help them achieve their outcomes i.e. setting up Ranger programs.

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Page | 1 – Minutes of AW NRM BOARD Meeting #63, Port Lincoln FEB 2019

Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board

Meeting No. 63

CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING

11-13 February 2019

Venue: Flinders Meeting Room, The Port Lincoln Hotel

S t a t e m e n t o f A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we are meeting upon here today.

We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal people to country.

We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting/attending

from other areas of South Australia/Australia present here today.

In Attendance:

AW NRM Board Members

(and/or proxies) Parry Agius (Presiding Member), Debbie Hansen, Peter Miller, Kristie Richards,

Mima Smart (late arrival), Julie O’Toole, Mick Haynes, Sally Scales (via telephone)

DEW NR AW Staff Mary-Anne Healy (Regional Director), Leah Feuerherdt (Manager Planning and Sustainable

Landscapes), Thuy Phan (Manager Business Support) via telephone, Yasmin Wolf (Manager

Parks and Co-management), Brett Backhouse (Ecologist), Angela Whiting (Project Consultant),

Sue Agars (Executive Officer), Helen Donald (Communications Coordinator)

Guests / Speakers Alison Sentence (CEO ABC Foundation Ltd), EP NRM Board and staff, Matthew Ward (DEW)

1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES

Meeting opened at 9.00am

Chair Parry Agius, welcomed AW NRM Board members, guests and NR AW staff to Meeting 63 of the Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board (the Board). Mr Agius acknowledged the area’s traditional Aboriginal custodians, past and present, elders and leaders, and their strong connection to country.

Apologies: Anton Baker (APY)

2. OVERVIEW OF MEETING ARRANGEMENTS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Parry Agius provided an overview of Agenda and planned activities for Meeting 63. No additional items were added to the Agenda, and the meeting was declared open.

3. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Parry Agius declared conflict of interest for Item 4 (see below) as he is a Board member of the Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (ABCF) Ltd.

There were no other declarations of conflicts of interest.

4. ABORIGINAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LTD

Parry Agius, Presiding Member Guest Speaker: Alison Sentence, CEO, ABCF Ltd.

Parry Agius provided an introduction to the guest speaker Alison Sentence, CEO of the ABCF Ltd. Parry advised the Foundation operates in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia and raised discussion around developing a relationship with AW NRM Board i.e. working together on strategies, with the means to source additional funding through creating a trust.

Alison provided an overview of her background in Aboriginal business development. She advised she was involved in a range of consulting work, and was working for a number of Aboriginal Businesses. Originally a consulting company (for profit) and turned it into a not-for profit 6 years ago to align with other organisations – to be seen as a collaborator with community organisations to help them achieve their outcomes i.e. setting up Ranger programs.

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Presentation: ABCF On-Country Education

Aboriginal people leading the growth of a sustainable land and sea economy tabled. Majority Aboriginal owned entity.

Focus on two areas – social and economic providing the corporate sector with tax deductions. Creating outcomes on country through economic streams such as commercial contracts or fee for service. Ultimate goal to not rely on govt. funding at all.

Pilot program run for school children/rangers to increase level of engagement. Life education program for Aboriginal children with approach to build capacity of schools and early education providers by developing the tools and resources to support Aboriginal children and their families. Program offers 0-18 year’s life education on-country. ABC Framework includes on-country education – traditional, contemporary, and western. Alison advised ABCF had partnered with Dept. of Education writing 20 weeks of syllabus, and working with 4 schools in the Pilbara - looking to roll out to 10 schools. Program was trialled in Mount Tom Price and the approach to education was through experiential and immersive learning. TEKAG – Traditional Ecological Knowledge Advisory Groups are identified in each community representing the TO’s and elders in community.

Sally Scales phoned in 9.45am

Alison advised 4 Key themes of the program include – Don’t Rubbish Country™ and respect principles:

1. Welcome Me to Country (0-3 years) Engaging Mums and bubs and getting them comfortable to come in to school system. Includes early learning and play groups, social events, and family outings. Work in partnerships with Nintiri (playgroup).

2. Ranger for life (4-11 years) Transitioning kids to school through bush classrooms, after school activities, and holiday programs.

3. Life skills 2 leadership (11-14 years) Transition to high school.

4. Custodianship (15-18 years) School based traineeships, soft skills support, and camps/excursions. Bringing concepts of bush into TAFE component.

Discussion around what programs exist in SA similar to ABC On-country Education Overview. Specialist support includes Community Bridge Building, Workshops, relationship Building and Developing internal resources. Resources reviewed.

Mima Smart arrived 10.00am

Peter Miller raised issue of youth suicide - important to address this as part of the school program. Alison advised the program was designed to help address this issue. Program aims to empower and support youth and help them adjust to being in school, and that it’s ok to be Aboriginal on-country.

Query around which schools to target for pilot program. Discussion around schools across the area – looking at Pilot Programs. Sally Scales advised there were 8 schools in APY Lands and suggested focus could be on Amata as they currently have 40% attendance.

Morning Tea Break Sally Scales left the meeting

Alison advised on-Country development has an aim to provide on-country training, leadership and skills development to increase the capacity of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people aspiring to work on country. Approach to work in partnership with training and employment providers to deliver a broad range of work-ready on country activities in remote or regional areas. This approach provides an inclusive community development environment. Ranger programs focus on Land Management, Coastal Management, Tourism and Business Development, and Visitor and property maintenance.

On-country development delivery structure includes community consultation, reward and recognition, and camps/excursions. Stage 1 – on-country observation includes identifying patrol sites, commencing research projects, and stakeholder engagement. Stage 2 – On-country training including CaLM Units, On-country delivery and traditional ecological knowledge. Stage 3 – career pathway planning including work experience, social enterprise, and expo/graduation.

Discussion around art on-country – pop up shops through tourism periods. Employed 5 people through casual employment. ABCF assisting individuals with the opportunity to get micro-enterprise off the ground. Discussion around possibilities for filling gaps in AW region i.e. pop-up stores in Eucla, Nullarbor, and Ceduna. Service provider Ceduna Arts Centre currently operating in Ceduna and Head of Bight.

Idea for Career Expo to be held where the participants are running the expo with employers attending.

Finance/money story reviewed and Alison advised the program was commercial and grant funded utilising fee for service. Opportunity exists to bring model to SA. Discussion around aligning with ABCF to utilise DGR to fund projects in AW region. For further consideration and discussion by the Board.

The item concluded, and Alison was invited to return to the meeting after lunch for further discussions.

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6. AW NRM BOARD PRIORITIES & STRATEGIES 2019-20

Mary-Anne Healy, Regional Director NR AW

Mary-Anne provided a review of current Board strategies and actions including Adelaide Meets the Bush (with AMLR NRM Board, Cleland, Adelaide Botanic Gardens and SA Museum), Tourism, Bushfoods, NLP2, 10 Deserts and other partnerships.

Update provided along with proposed actions for AMTB - partnerships with AMLR NRM Board, Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide Botanic Gardens, and SA Museum.

Tourism in AW region – proposal to work with Regional Development Australia on West Coast Indigenous Tourism Strategy implementation, and contributing to 10 Deserts project discussions. Discussion around signage for AW region showing the traditional owners of the region.

Discussion at the last meeting included actions for Bushfoods (plants and animals), and partnering with Botanic Gardens – these will be funded by Retained Earnings (if proposal is successful).

NLP2 Contracts: Hooded plovers, Mallee Fowl, Warru, APY pastoral, Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator.

10 Deserts Project: partnership and small amount of funding for Oak Valley Rangers and some Buffel work, creating opportunities for rangers to connect across the desert and learn from each other.

Other partnerships: NRM Boards and LHA, Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, NRCP.

Landscapes reform: NRM Act to be repealed once the Landscape SA Act is passed. DEW undergoing reform to prepare for this.

Discussion around the priority items and key achievements for 2019-20. Mima Smart left the meeting 3.30pm

Mick Haynes advised he would like to see the AW NRM Board `sell ourselves’ more i.e. stories and events in newspapers/communication externally/ABC radio/t-shirts/NITV. Ideas around AMTB with possible displays to be held in Ceduna/Coober Pedy. Suggestion for signage when the Board are meeting so that members could provide advice around water and projects to the community. Suggestion to work more with Co-management groups. Aim to be a sustainable, financially independent board able to fund projects (not just reliant on govt. funding). Focus is to be on people as well as environment. Suggested that it would be beneficial to develop a partnership with ABC foundation to create education partnerships, and AW investment document which would lead to opportunities to partner with organisations such as Ten Deserts Program to develop Ranger program and relationships across desert and AW region such as tourism/other regional work. Stronger relationship with EP NRM Board suggested. Education, sustainable employment, and training developing managers and supervisors to lead in communities/succession planning/mentoring.

Discussion around `what would you like people saying about AW NRM’. The Board are a connector, innovative, put lots of activities on the ground, and looking after people and land. Gathering people’s stories, helping people pass on knowledge and stories/recording / documenting. Thinking of future generations, and looking after the environment – work out on country / clean environment. Cross-cultural awareness and safety. Working with partners.

Parry requested the Board consider some of the pros and cons of the possible partnership with ABCF.

Feedback from the Board included: Mick Haynes advised good opportunity to benefit community in region – real opportunity, focus firmly on employment and training in Ranger type programs, and new approach to education. New approach to job network providing with good opportunity to link with existing services. Kristy Richards advised the opportunity for education is good, and suggested the requirement for inclusiveness i.e. needs to apply to Boarding Schools also. Peter Miller stated he thought Alison was a genuine speaker and there may be an opportunity to bring resources into the region. Mima Smart advised it might be a good opportunity for ladies and children, and a new way of promoting arts.

Yasmin Wolf observed there were good linkages to education programs in AW region, and could open up invisible boundaries. Leah Feuerherdt advised she liked the approach i.e. talking to community to form the path. Query around the possibility of employing a position or two in Ceduna to facilitate the program.

Parry advised that due to conflict of interest he would step out of the room to allow the Board to discuss the topic further and provide a decision around forming a partnership with ABCF. The Board advised they would hold further discussion and pursue making a decision.

Parry left the meeting. Mick Haynes A/Chair. Mick reviewed the topic and sought the members’ direction on making a decision.

Following lengthy discussion, the AW NRM Board provided the following motion:

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Motion: Subject to a satisfactory risk and legal assessment, the AW NRM Board commits to develop and enter into a formal partnership with the ABC Foundation Ltd. to support Aboriginal people and communities and their aspirations in the AW region.

Moved: Peter Miller Seconder: Mima Smart

All in favour

Action: Regional Director to work with Alison Sentence to provide the constitution of ABCF, consider/analyse the risks of the partnership, and provide the Board with further information on developing a trust and relationship with the ABCF.

Mima Smart returned 4.00pm

Parry returned to the meeting with guest speaker Alison Sentence. The resolution was provided by NR AW Regional Director, with overview of queries around the inclusion of Boarding Schools and Ceduna (i.e. not just on-country), ABCF being a WA based organisation operating in SA, further information required around the rules of the trust, and possibility of co-ordinators/funded positions based in Ceduna to facilitate the program.

Alison provided explanation around the mapping and understanding the requirements of the region. Communication strategy with Education Dept. to be compiled. Possible pilot program funding to be sought. Further partnership discussions to be conducted by Alison and Parry. Discussion around time-frames.

Action: Regional Director to draft letter to ABCF for the Board re: moving ahead and forming the partnership including questions to be addressed/explored.

Day 1 Close 4.30pm

Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board

Day 2 - Meeting No. 63

Venue: Flinders Meeting Room, The Port Lincoln Hotel

Meeting start 9.30am

Apologies: Anton Baker, Sally Scales

Parry Agius welcomed the Board and staff to Day 2 of Meeting 63, and provided an overview of the planned activities for the day, including that EP NRM Board would be attending for joint Board strategic discussions, followed by Dinner.

7. Ranger Strategy

Parry Agius, Presiding Member (refer to presentation)

Parry opened the item and explained it is difficult to find employment for Aboriginal people, and keep them employed on country. Parry referred to previous conversations discussing the roles of Rangers, and the types of jobs that could be added to the role. Now looking at different skills levels for Ranger roles including safe driving, working in a team, navigation, health and safety, chemical handling and application, tool making and well-being, etc.

Extending ranger work skills could also include; animal handling, wildlife rescue, data management, computer skills, plant operation, administration skills, and community engagement. Matrix of role and duties of Rangers reviewed. Parry explained that AW can provide experience and training to workers to increase their capacity for employment. Concept is that Rangers can work across different fields and hold appropriate qualifications to suit different roles.

Seed collecting also to be considered in Ranger role/duties.

Pathways to work on the land may include pastoral station works, pest and weed control, IPA Rangers and Landcare work, conservation earthworks, governance and administration, and training/qualifications levels reviewed. For example, weed management skills plus Cert 4 can lead to setting up a Pest Technician business. Land Management skills plus Cert 4 can lead to setting up a Tourism Operation. Conservation and Earthworks skills plus Cert 4 can lead to setting up a Road and Infrastructure Building business.

Parry asked the Board to think outside the square – consideration to create the opportunity to say to people they can become competitively employable?

Discussion around Cards required i.e. white card is WHS which applies to all work streams. AW to be an advocate for the concept for Ranger program which is a tool that leads to employment. AW has connections to partners and can influence and make decisions around concepts. Discussion around Trainees in DEW – opportunity for pathway to gain skills and training.

Discussion around providing continuity through funding for training and pathways to employment through ABCF and advocacy for the concept through partnership. Important that ABCF promote the AW approach to Ranger roles/training etc. Strategy would be included in MoU. Important that employment is the focus, not just ongoing training. Request from Mick Haynes to review current Role Descriptions for Rangers.

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Action: provide current role description for Ranger positions for Board review.

Discussion around what positions currently exist and how/where can positions be created. Targets for positions discussed. Consideration must be given to other organisations currently operating in Ceduna. Transferrable skills to be reviewed. Analyse if they can contribute to the role/qualifications. Discussion around using HCP to support directions.

Recommendation: the AW NRM Board discuss, note and continue to think of possibilities for making the most for the environment, and AW Communities through Ranger activities.

Motion: The AW NRM Board agree to have an advocacy role around the development of a Ranger program, particularly through the relationship with the ABC Foundation.

Moved: Peter Miller Seconded: Mick Haynes

All in favour

8. CLELAND MOU UPDATE

Parry Agius, Presiding Member

Parry provided an update on the development of a MoU with Cleland Wildlife Park. Strategy is to place AW Board and

region in the Adelaide Hills. Discussion to be held with Director Cleland Wildlife Park. Future work program to be

developed.

Mary-Anne Healy advised images for future exhibitions are now available in better quality. Further work and discussion

to be held in future around events to be held at Cleland Wildlife Park e.g. feature certain animals from AW region.

No further discussion.

9. REVIEW OF STRATEGIC ITEMS FROM DAY 1

Parry Agius, Presiding Member

Parry requested the Board provide any additional thoughts around the items as discussed on Day 1 – in particular developing a relationship and trust with ABC Foundation Ltd. Mary-Anne Healy advised she thought this was exciting opportunity, however the Board will need to give careful consideration as to which large strategic items to pursue into the future.

No further discussion. Julie O’Toole arrived 11.00am

10. UPDATE FROM DEW

Parry Agius, Presiding Member

Guest Speaker: Dr Matthew Ward, DEW

Parry introduced Matt Ward and provided the Board with an overview of his role in DEW. Mary-Anne Healy advised the Board would be updated on the new Landscape SA legislation, and discussion would be raised around how to work with EP NRM Board regardless of NRM or Landscape SA.

Matt thanked the Board for their invitation and advised that fundamentally the govt. saw that in some of the NRM system in SA, a lot of landowners and community feel disconnected from the work of the NRM Boards. Matt advised that Landowners pay a levy totalling $65-75mil annually which pays for a range of staff, programs, and projects across the state.

Review of past mergers of govt. departments, staffing and roles. NRM Act is essentially formed around pest plants and animals, water and soil/land management. Election promise from new Minister was to repeal NRM Act, and introduce new legislation called the Landscape SA Act. Proposed changes include how Boards operate, new funding opportunities, and employment arrangements for the Boards. Changes to governance expected, along with new opportunities.

Planning level: each Board will be required to develop 5 year plans based on 5 simple priorities. New plans should align with water, pest plants/animals, soil etc. In theory Boards can spend less time developing plans, and more money and time doing things on the ground. Managing land is complicated, but AW have led the way in the past.

Future plan to focus on 5 priorities within current plan. Water allocation plans will be implemented in other regions. Greater community ownership and involvement in NRM and landscapes required by the Minister, and the Minister has committed to appointing community members to Boards, with community elections to be held in regions. Advised 3 members of the Board to be elected by the community. Process still to be defined but likely to align with local government elections. Other (NRM) Boards will consist of 3 members elected by Minister, and 4 by Community.

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Matt advised that for the AW NRM Board the Minister recognises that the way it has evolved over the last 8 years, and the importance of representation of the regions i.e. APY/Tjuntjuntjara/Maralinga Tjarutja etc. Provision that the Minister will work with the AW Board and LHA’s so that leadership is respected.

For each Board there are new staffing arrangements – proposed that a General Manager will be appointed upon recommendation of the Board - will be employed by the CE DEW under the PSM Act, and work closely with the Presiding member towards Board priorities and plans.

Matt advised that the Landscapes Bill goes to Cabinet on March 11 and will then be introduced to Parliament. Transitional arrangements to allow for business to continue. Regulations provide detail around the business detail. Starting to implement processes for induction packs, Landscapes Plan, governance matters. Employment detail to be determined by implementation planning. Consistent way of approaching across the State however each Board will interview for their own GM. Over next 18 months process to be managed that NRM staff from July 1 start to work for the Board. Interim GM until Landscape goes live.

Discussion around transition of staff to new roles under the Board. Bill introduced in March and at minimum could be passed by mid-May. Earliest transitional arrangements would start early June. These arrangements would potentially continue on as they are, and others would hold elections and prepare to begin as new Landscape Boards. Plan to go live June/July 2020.

Matt advised that two new funding opportunities will include:

Landscapes Priority Fund (redistributing NRM levies). Community consultation determined strong support and the Minister will determine what percentage will be contributed (likely $1-15mil to support landscape-scale projects i.e. Wild Eyre) as this meets the Ministers intent.

Grass-roots grants program – to be funded out of own Board money. Business Plan will set aside money for grass-roots program which also fits into the Regional Plan.

Matt advised there will be no changes to accommodation with Landscape staff still collaborating with DEW staff. HCP which includes Parks planning shouldn’t change. Projects which connect with Community will continue to be important. Potential cross-regional projects with EP Board, however no specific mention about Aboriginal representation. The Minister is hoping that Aboriginal interests will be represented through appropriate community representation.

Mary-Anne Healy queried possible alternatives to funding - legislation currently prevents partnerships in relation to alternative funding. Matt advised that within the Bill there is a clause to prevent Boards creating a profit, however there is a commitment by the Minister that there is a provision around partnerships. Agreement arrangement should include money is spent in the community.

Discussion around the southern part of the AW region which is public land. Representation should not change on the Board, and future conversation to be held around Parks Manager to work for outcomes on Park. The Board will need to consider how much investment into communities instead of on Park. Parry raised potential issues with new Managers and suggested a letter be written to the Director of Parks re: responsibility to develop and use resources for the benefit of the Park and formal agreement to be developed to avoid humanistic issues.

Action: Presiding member to write letter to CE DEW/Director of National Parks around working together to develop future relationship/partnership between DEW and new Board for resourcing, and co-management support. Formal agreement to be developed.

Matt advised that in the future there will be 9-10 General Managers for Landscape Boards, and the Landscape Unit will be coordinating matters. Landscape Boards will have at least 7 members (can be up to 9) in future, and government authorised attendees have already been removed (however Boards may still request attendance by govt. members as required).

Discussion around appropriate representation for community on Boards and retention/honouring of previous agreements.

AW and EP NRM Board Joint Discussion - Preparation Session

Topics raised by the AW NRM Board to be discussed with the EP NRM Board include:

How is the EP NRM Board current working with FWC, EP border and where the boundaries lie - query around moving AW line to include Streaky Bay, Landscape priority projects i.e. coastal management projects, Aboriginal representation on EP NRM Board (how can AW help?), Relationship between EP and AW and FWC Ceduna office and stakeholders in Ceduna, Ensuring information consistency and people in region/communities are supported, Coordination of communications / sharing information around projects being conducted, 10DP boundary – Aboriginal representation, Co-management – potential for greater involvement, Joint tourism opportunities.

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11. AW & EP BOARDS JOINT SESSION – Landscape SA and DEW restructure update

Parry Agius, Presiding Member

Guest Speaker: Dr Matthew Ward, DEW

Parry welcomed the members and staff of EP NRM Board and thanked them for attending the session. Roundtable introductions provided with the following Board and staff in attendance:

Guests: EP NRM Board: Mark Whitfield (Presiding Member), Diana Laube, Bill Nosworthy, Justine Major.

NR EP Staff: Jonathan Clark (Regional Director)

AW NRM Board: Parry Agius (Presiding Member), Kristy Richards, Debbie Hansen, Mima Smart, Mick Haynes, Peter Miller

Julie O’Toole arrived 2.00pm (after lunch break)

Mary-Anne Healy provided an overview of the discussion for the two Boards. Aim to talk through things the two Boards/regions have in common, and how to best work together. Matt will talk about the Departmental restructure, and Landscapes SA legislation and how to make the best out of the transition. Aim to talk about each of the Boards and what each has been doing, and plan how to work together in the future.

Jonathan Clark echoed Mary-Anne’s comments and advised he was interested in what AW has been up to and what opportunities there are to work together. Additionally he said they would like to see the developments of Landscape SA, and what is being done to include engaging Aboriginal communities.

Matt Ward provided thanks to the AW and EP NRM Boards for inviting him to provide overview and update of Landscape SA reform. Matt advised the Bill will be introduced to Parliament in March 2019 and implementation issues of Landscape are currently being worked through in detail. Matt advised there may be a reasonable amount of time until full implementation. Challenges and opportunities include those for partners and determine what the priorities might be. Discussion around what back to basics may look like in the future.

Matt advised the drivers for reform were to simplify the NRM system for land owners, and for levy payers to have a greater line of sight on what levies are being spent on. Intention is to cut out red tape involved in govt. and reinvigorate opportunities for communities to partner with Boards. Guiding principles overviewed – decentralised decision making, simple and accessible system, community and land owners at the centre, back to basics and whole of landscape approach. Discussion paper developed, started engagement process Aug-Oct 2018 with 100 forums held across the state. Regional engagement with 30 sessions held, and 30 staff engagement sessions. Implementation will take around 12 months and the draft Bill was developed by early Dec 2019. Consultation on draft Bill was more targeted (not full public).

Peter Miller left the room 2.00pm (returned 3.00pm)

Matt advised the Minister was aiming to reinvigorate the community’s interest and interaction with NRM. New funding opportunities include the Grassroots Grant Program and Landscape Priorities Fund (initiative to focus on cross-regional projects i.e. Wild Eyre).

A simpler more accessible system will include; simpler planning and decision making for boards, engagement approaches tailored to different community needs, streamlined yet fair compliance rather than prescriptive legislative processes, and all land and water levies capped by CPI (both land and water levies will be articulated in Business Plan i.e. all money matters in the business plan).

Matt advised there is a `whole of Landscape’ approach – landscape scale restoration will ensure there are benefits across the environment, economy and community, large scale combined efforts will require strategic prioritisation and investment and must complement local effort.

Query around board appointments (current) – still operating under NRM Act until Landscapes Act has been fully implemented.

Matt advised that consultation had revealed: Climate change and climate resilient landscapes important, sustainable primary production that’s thriving with biodiversity to be a focus of the new boards, support for less red tape and greater decision making capacity, support to distribute levy funding, and nature education and stewardship, support for green Adelaide (new Board – splitting AMLR region into 3).

NRM Boards to be replaced by Landscape Boards and operate at arms-length from the govt. Proposed boundaries will align with local govt. regional boundaries, board will consist of 7 community members (3 elected and four appointed by the Minister), Board membership will be skills-based with the required skills, qualifications and knowledge determined by the Minister. Boards will manage their own budgets and have a five year plan.

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Proposed boundaries reviewed. Green Adelaide will be a Landscape Board with a focus on the urban landscape. Staffing arrangements reviewed. GM’s will employ and manage staff who will be Public Sector employees, GM’s will be appointed on the recommendation of the Board by the DEW CE. Staff will be employed by the GM, public sector employees, and assigned to work to board priorities.

Discussion around issues that affect both boards i.e. Wombats, Birds, Coastal Management etc. Following consultation working groups will be established around implementation i.e. how is science being supported in the future, policy matters at state level – abundant species, compliance, sustainable agriculture and soil management, green Adelaide implementation. Transition into Landscapes Board – more information will be available when Bill is introduced into Parliament.

Julie O’Toole left the room 2.40pm (returned 3.00pm – A/Tea)

Discussion around partnerships i.e. local Councils – 11 local govt. Councils operate in EP and not all are on the same page in relation to NRM outcomes and management.

DEW re-structure overviewed and discussed. Chair, Parry Agius thanked Matt Ward for his presentation to update the AW and EP NRM Boards. No further discussion.

12. STRATEGIC WORKSHOP – EP and AW NRM Boards

Parry Agius, Presiding Member

Parry Agius introduced the session, and advised that the Presiding Member EP NRM Board, and Regional Director NR EP would make their presentation, followed by AW, then discussion will be held on ways to continue to work together.

Mark Whitfield (Presiding Member EP NRM Board) thanked the AW Board for their invitation to meet. Mark provided an overview of the EP Regional Plan which was developed through `Love EP’ (what is valued most in the region). Opportunities and challenges identified resulting in Strategic Priorities, Vision and Goals. Business Plan amended to recognise and align with the Landscape Reform objectives. Capping and Investment Priorities identified – any levy increase will be capped at CPI. In the final stage of negotiating RLP funding at $1.3m pending approval.

Jonathan Clarke advised planning service not dissimilar to HCP process with soil priorities as most land is farmed in EP region. Regenerative Agriculture program outcomes include: maintenance and amelioration of soil surface pH etc. Soil acidity and erosion significant in some areas, an element of poor land management and some compliance may be applied. Water priorities – 2 prescribed water resources in EP region and water affecting activities (big part of business in EP), 100-150 permits per year. Ground water dependant on ecosystem monitoring, Pest plant and animal priorities – pest management plans (prioritised), ongoing fox baiting engaging with land holders, other stewardship priorities i.e. salt-bush, Wild Eyre, community groups/volunteers and citizen scientists, biodiversity monitoring program, education, engaging local government. Jonathan advised Aboriginal Engagement Strategy developed for the region including NAIDOC activities and targeted grant programs.

Parry Agius provided an overview of the AW region for the benefit of newer AW and EP NRM Board members. Parry advised there was no agriculture in the AW region, but many similarities with EP through flora, fauna and pests. Budget reduced from $4m to 1.2m plus State budget. No levies collected in AW region so there is a need to be resourceful to obtain additional funding. Introduction provided of staff and team who contribute to the direction of the Board. Overview of region and policies relating to main platforms: people, water, country, and Board.

Parry advised the AW Regional NRM had been developed in consultation with the Community, and on behalf of the Community. Healthy Country Planning was developed and implemented in alignment with APY, MT, Yalata, and public lands. Cultural and contemporary Governance and Leadership through Co-management Boards and Aboriginal Community Boards. Regional partnerships focus including MoU’s with Yalata, FWCAC, and being developed with APY and Co-management Boards. Employment and Training through Business Development.

Mary-Anne Healy provided hard copy of the AW NRM Board Key Achievements for 2017-18, highlighting developing the relationship with AMLR NRM Board through Adelaide Meets the Bush (AMTB), including developing MoU with Cleland Wildlife Park. Mary-Anne advised also currently working with the Adelaide Botanic Gardens and opportunities for seed collection and bush foods/plants/animals, including how to manage this information to sustain traditional knowledge. AW NRM Board also working in Tourism with a workshop held last meeting (Tuesday 4 December 2018) to explore how cultural information can be built into experiences.

Mick Haynes tabled the Regional Development Authority’s Aboriginal Tourism Strategy and advised that EP are a major contributor to the strategy. Mick thanked EP for their financial support to the strategy. Copies of the Strategy requested for members of the EP NRM Board.

Mary-Anne advised that AW are also a partner in the 10DP with some whole of desert region strategies around Fire, Camel, Buffel, Ranger teams and sharing knowledge. Also forming a partnership with ABCF to help provide delivery outcomes in SA.

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Discussion around potential joint areas of interest including: Working relationships with Parks – seamless joint exercise between the regions and Parks as supported by the Minister, and Coastal Management and Marine – balance of tourism v damage to the natural environment – Eyes on Eyre – RDA connecting with both EP and AW. Suggestion to continue to collaborate and work on this area together as there is a real opportunity to increase visitor awareness around Aboriginal cultural business.

Jonathan advised that EP are currently struggling with Aboriginal engagement – request for alignment and consideration for alternative methods of engagement. Parry advised that AW would be happy to assist with some innovative thinking. Tammy Cox working from Ceduna in Aboriginal Engagement role. Possible regional think-tank to be discussed/arranged.

Diana requested a framework for future meetings to help with the collaboration. Julie O’Toole left meeting 4.40pm

Men and women formed separate groups to discuss ideas on how the two Boards could collaborate. Items from the discussions include:

Men’s group: having a common vision and goal, at least one joint meeting per year, having a consistent communications protocol (more regular), alignment of priorities and mapping expertise, strengths and weaknesses, Aboriginal engagement, identify opportunities to partner, collectively engage with Aboriginal stakeholders – develop project. Mapping out Aboriginal voice for region, NGO’s approach to Aboriginal engagement, what each organisation is doing.

Women’s group: important to get together at least once per year to share what we are doing, develop friendships and share what we do, visits on country, good to engage on employment and training strategy, bring Co-management Boards and Native Title holders together to build relationships.

The session concluded with a commitment from both Boards to collaborate further, and work together on joint initiatives.

Action: Presiding Member to write letter of thanks to EP NRM Board and staff for attending Workshop. Draft statement of intent to be forwarded for consideration.

Day 2 Meeting Close 5.10pm

6.30-8.30pm EP AND AW NRM BOARDS AND STAFF DINNER AT THE MARINA RESTAURANT, PORT LINCOLN

Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board

Day 3 - Meeting No. 63

Venue: Flinders Meeting Room, The Port Lincoln Hotel

Meeting start: 9.30am

Apologies: Anton Baker, Sally Scales, Julie O’Toole

14. AW NRM BOARD PRESIDING MEMBER REPORT

Parry Agius, Presiding Member

Parry provided an overview of the role of Presiding Member, and activities conducted since the last meeting as follows:

Attended AW NRM Board Meeting 62 in Adelaide (3-5/12/18), 10 Deserts Program Working Group (13/12/18, 7/2/19), met with NR AW Regional Director (14/12/18), SA Museum (14/12/18), Council of NRM Presiding Members (20/12/18, and 6/2/19), and NRM Partners Meeting (20/12).

Parry requested the Board note the expiry of the term of appointment of the Presiding Member on 23/2/18.

Mary-Anne Healy provided the Board with an overview of the terms of appointment for the Presiding Member, and the Board. Mary-Anne advised the Minister wished to roll-over Board membership, however under the NRM Act the Presiding Member is required to step down from the Board and a new Presiding Member from current Board memberships will be appointed by the Minister.

No further discussion. Debbie Hansen and Mima Smart arrived 9.20am

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15. NR AW REGIONAL DIRECTOR REPORT

Mary-Anne Healy, Regional Director NR AW

(refer to presentation)

Mary-Anne provided an overview of her activities conducted since last meeting as follows, including:

Governance & Planning • Board membership – Presiding Member’s term expires 23 February 2019. Interim Presiding member will be

appointed until Landscape SA Board is appointed. • Liaising with DEW on key issues, particularly Landscape SA reforms. • Adelaide meets the Bush – met with SA Museum, Botanic Gardens SA (see below).

Relevance and Relationships • National Landcare Program 2 - finalising work programs for 2-5 year project funding: Malleefowl, Warru and APY

Pastoral. • Ten Deserts - sub-contract signed (after CSO feedback). Involved with Camels, Fire, tourism as well as our projects

(rangers, buffel). • SA Museum – PM, RD, and Manager Community Engagement met with Chair, Director and Head of Anthropology

to discuss our partnership.

Strong partnerships with stakeholders – MoU’s/Palya Kalkuni Draft: APY draft MoU in 2015. Aiming to meet, review and finalise in early 2019.

In progress: • AMYAC – in discussion – early 2019 • ALT – initial discussions in 2016 > progress in 2019 • Maralinga Tjarutja – met and drafted agreement May 2018.

Completed: • Far West Coast – signed November 2016 • Yalata – signed 2014 and now due for review • AMLR NRM Board – completed Dec 2017, signed May 2018.

New partnerships in development: Cleland Wildlife Park, Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, and SA Museum.

Current and emerging strategic issues – next 6 months: • Landscape SA – draft Bill to be tabled early March 2019 • NLP2 – finalise contracts with Australian Government, contract delivery organisations • Cross-regional relationships –meet SAAL in early 2019 • Working with LHAs – plan to meet with APY to progress MOU • Adelaide meets the Bush – progress activities with Cleland and Botanic Gardens • Landscapes SA and DEW reform process – involved in various activities including consultation and preparing

advice for CEO/Minister • Capacity Building Program – working with LHAs to identify training needs and opportunities to prepare a funding bid

to PM&C (yet to be called) • Working with Botanic Gardens – Met with Lucy and Michelle twice since last meeting, to progress how we will work

together and start developing partnership. • Training/development – staff attended HCP training. RD acted in GED Parks and Regions role.

Recommendation: The AW NRM Board note the reports from Presiding Member AW NRM Board, and the Regional Director, NR AW.

Discussion around meeting with APY Executive – Presiding Member and Donald Fraser to work together to facilitate meeting.

Mary-Anne raised issue of appropriate representation from the Board on the 10DP Steering Committee. Requested the Board provide consideration to providing a nomination. To be further discussed.

Discussion around vacant positions – Parry proposed that mini-workshops are conducted at the NRC Ceduna to help prepare Aboriginal people interested in applying for positions so they can be supported. Further discussion around developing a policy for possible training and traineeships, possible scholarships through ABCF. Scholarship through FWCAC.

Motion: The AW NRM Board note and approve the reports of the Presiding Member AW NRM Board, and the Regional Director NR AW.

Moved: Kristy Richards Seconded: Mick Haynes

All in favour

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16. 2018-19 FINANCIAL REPORT

Thuy Phan, Manager Business Support (via telephone)

(refer to presentation)

Thuy advised the budget had been updated to reflect financial performance as at 31 January 2019. Revised Budget 2018-19 reviewed to include – NLP2 funds received, carry-over from 2016-17. Graph displaying updated 2018-19 income reviewed. Detailed updated 2018-19 expenses reviewed – corporate services fee with additional charges, IT and Communications increase, minor other expenses increase. Discussion around corporate services fee – new process for NLP2 and no waiver (on corporate service fee on FTEs) received. Contracts/fee for service for community. Graph displaying revised expenses reviewed. 2018-19 Income v Actual reviewed.

Summary of Actual Income v Expenses reviewed – current remaining $860,512, and future income $1,259,271, total remaining funds $2,119,783. Parry queried if all funds were expected to be expended or if there will be remaining funds go to unspent. Unspent funds may be carried over, however for next 5 years the money will not be received (in full) by 30 June until delivery of projects and reporting are completed. Monies may not be received until July/Aug 2019 e dependent on the completion of projects delivery. Payments will not be released by June unless the Commonwealth Government is happy with the work/projects conducted. Risk is reasonably low due to planning and known delivery expectations. Worst case is that the Board has retained earnings buffer to cover cash flow issues.

Discussion around the summary of expenses being low due to NLP2 projects as contract not signed until October 2018 ie. projects had not started until Nov/Dec, then the Xmas/New Year break, and hot weather conditions. Contracts are mostly in place and some payments are committed to pay in Feb 2019. Expect to see expenditure to increase very quickly after Feb 2019, and that expenses are within budget at June 2019.

Parry queried the position of the Board and risk assessment around non-delivery of expected outcomes. Mick Haynes requested the Budget is again reviewed in March 2019 to monitor financial situation to maintain expenditure (through Audit and Risk Committee).

Action: AW NRM Board Audit and Risk Management Committee meeting to be held in March/April 2019 to review updated 2018-19 budget re: sufficient expenditure to avoid carry-over.

Motion: The AW NRM Board approve the 2018-19 revised budget, and endorse the financial report as at 31 January 2019.

Moved: Mick Haynes Seconded: Peter Miller

17. Draft Board Business Plan 2019-20 to 2021-22 (LF)

Leah Feuerherdt, Manager Planning and Sustainable Landscapes (refer to presentation)

Leah advised the role of the Business Plan was to identify the Board priorities for investment, outline the Board money story for 3 years, and explain the regulation of water activities.

Priorities include: People-Governance, relevance of the Board in the region, and ensuring we have a relevant relationship with the Minister. Other priorities: HCP and SROI, partnerships, 10DP, Employment, Adelaide Meets the Bush, and Tourism.

Mick requested the development of relationship with ABC Foundation to be included in the draft Plan.

Parry indicated it would be helpful to see where the changes in the document had been made. Requested an amendment to be made to document to showing what has changed.

Income sources for 2019-20 to 2021-22 reviewed: state government – state NRM Fund, and Australian Government.

Expenditure plan table reviewed. Allocation excluding salary and wages reviewed.

Leah provided an overview of the public consultation process for the draft Plan – open for comment 20 Feb to 20 March, Advertisements in the Advertiser and Sentinel newspapers, email from Presiding Member for stake holders. Board endorsement will then be sought around the end of March 2019 (possibly out of session).

Parry provided an overview of Board responsibilities and Departmental perspectives/restrictions on water policy. Proposed a small delegation of the Board sit at NRC in Ceduna and other areas of the region, for community engagement sessions around the Board business plan. Query around resources available to implement this idea.

Mick commented on the scientific terms and that the Board would require staff support. Discussion around water allocation 1% and Challenger Mine use of water.

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Motion: The AW NRM Board note the forecasts for revenue and expenditure, and approve the draft Board Business Plan 2019/20- 21/22 for progression for public consultation and the Minister for endorsement.

Moved: Mick Haynes Seconded: Peter Miller

Action: Refresher to be scheduled for the Board around the rules of water take and water affecting activities

Action: Statement to investigate partnership with ABC to be included in Board Business Plan 2019-20

18. Oak Valley request for transfer of Board Asset – John Deer Gator (vehicle)

Thuy Phan, Manager Business Support (via telephone) (refer to presentation)

Thuy advised that the John Deer Gator vehicle (AW asset) was not suitable for staff to utilise any longer. Vehicle had been assessed and is in excellent condition. OV community would like the vehicle for the OV Ranger team to use for their project work and the General Manager has written a letter seeking to obtain the unused vehicle.

Letter from OV Community reviewed by the Board. Purchase price of vehicle was $19,580.36 however depreciation determines value is currently at $0. Board has no use for quad bike currently and it is unsuitable for use on soft sand – can only use on hard flat ground. ie. OV area.

Presiding Member requested photographs be included in briefings so the Board could see the item being discussed.

Motion: the AW NRM Board Note the current assets as Feb 2019 and approve the transfer of John Deer gator vehicle to OV Community

Moved: Debbie Hansen Seconded: Kristy Richards

19. Financial Delegations

Thuy Phan, Manager Business Support (via telephone)

(refer to presentation)

Thuy advised the purpose of the report was to seek approval for updated delegations 2018-19 and change/one-off delegations as previously approved.

Thuy advised the Board approved its Instrument of Delegation 2018-19 at the Board meeting #60 in May 2018, however, some instrument of delegations 2018-19 are required to be updated to reflect new positions of staff assigned to the Board, and delegation to receive revenue from NLP2.

List of Delegations:

1. Authorisation to undertake the procurement of goods and services

2. Delegation to make payments

3. Authorisation to approve a contract, including for the purchase of goods and services, be executed

4. Delegation to execute contracts, including for the purchase of goods and services, on behalf of the Board

5. Authority to affix the common seal of AW NRM Board

Updates: Authorisation to undertake the procurement of goods and services. Additional positions: P15949 Sustainable Communities Coordinator, M21100 Project Consultant, P18590 Business Services Coordinator.

Additional delegation to execute contracts for NR AW Regional Director – delegation to execute contracts (NLP2 projects) on behalf of the Board. Malleefowl adaptive management in the GVD, Warru, and Sustainable Pastoral development in APY.

Motion: the AW NRM Board approve the updated instrument of delegation (authorisation to undertake the procurement of goods and services 2018-19), and additional delegation to execute contracts for Regional Director to sign the above Project Work Orders.

Moved: Mick Haynes Seconded: Peter Miller

Parry Agius requested risks are advised in writing during the presentation – including that the Board will not be meeting for a period of time, and elections preventing works being conducted on-country/community. Mick Haynes advised that the Board agree this is a valid point and that further information should be included for full consideration by the Board.

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Action: Financial Delegations presentation to be amended to include risks i.e. Board not meeting, and delays to works being conducted due to elections etc. To be reviewed at next meeting.

No further discussion.

20. AW NRM BOARD POLICY REVIEW

Mary-Anne Healy, Regional Director NR AW

Mary-Anne introduced the item and provided a review of the previously agreed process for review of Board Policy. The framework for each policy including Vision, Purpose, Principles, and Application was reviewed, followed by Board and staff responsibilities.

Mary-Anne advised the following Policies had been reviewed by NR AW staff, with recommendation for the Board to endorse the following with no changes:

AW NRM Board Policy 3.5: Camels, Horses & Donkeys Policy reviewed and discussed. Parry Agius requested addition around `the role of AW getting behind this type of work’

AW NRM Board Policy 3.6 Buffel Grass Policy reviewed and discussed. Addition `including native wildlife’ to purpose (1st dot point). Principles: Addition `guided by state and AW Buffel grass strategies’ and `infrastructure’ to people and communities. Discussion around what language to use throughout Policy’s. Agreed to retain the indigenous terms.

AW NRM Board Policy 3.7 Papa Inura (Dingo) Policy reviewed and discussed. Brett Backhouse suggested adding to context and turn language around on positivity of the Dingo’s role. Consider monitoring program for the dingo.

AW NRM Board Policy 3.10 Fire No amendments.

Action: Executive Officer to update Board Policy’s as reviewed Meeting 63, and amend as discussed.

Motion: the AW NRM Board endorse the Board Policy’s: Camels, Horses and Donkeys, Buffel Grass, Papa Inura, and Fire with amendments as indicated.

Moved: Mick Haynes Second: Peter Miller

All in favour AW NRM Board Policy 3.8 Baiting for Carnivores The Policy was reviewed and discussed. For further review at future meeting.

21. AW NRM BOARD ECOLOGY UPDATE

Brett Backhouse, Ecologist (refer to presentation)

Brett provided an overview of species that were once found in the AW region including Numbat, Bettong, and Bilby. No longer in the region due to the introduction of the Fox and Cat. Brett advised fauna surveys are regularly conducted in the region to monitor current species using pit-fall traps and fencing. Review of different types of traps provided, and the threats to successful catch. Results indicate that remote cameras are being affected somewhat by heat at 58 degrees. Sandhill Dunnarts are still common in Yellabinna and Yumbarra – the best population in AW region. Method of identifying species through foot, teeth, tracks, and behaviour analysis explained. Monitoring results in future project work and management – especially if issues are identified i.e. threatened species. Information stored on state data base.

Parry Agius raised discussion around the amount of data that is collected and how it may be used. Possibility to create an assets map to help promote the flora and fauna of the AW region which could be taken to ABC Foundation and philanthropic organisations for support. Map to include: species present, coastal ecology landscape, desert country, forest country, low-growth country environments.

Yasmin advised this information had been collected for HCP however there was a need to communicate information back out to the community again. Mary-Anne advised report cards were provided to on AW on species and available for Board review.

Action: Manager Planning & Sustainable Landscapes to produce an assets map of the AW region including species present, coastal ecology landscape, desert country, forest country, low-growth country environments.

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22. NATIONAL LANDCARE PROGRAM 1 – Project Achievements for 2013-18

Leah Feuerherdt, Manager Planning and Sustainable Landscapes (refer to presentation)

Leah advised that 5 year funding program and works have now been completed, and provided the Board with an overview of the activities and outcomes as completed.

Overview of funding and sub-projects reviewed:

Project 1:

Culture and conservation: Implementing landscape – target was greatly exceeded with 2,386,483ha successfully managed.

Camel management: Quandong monitoring- increase in number of trees with major damage – 8,000 camels were removed.

Weed management: Total new area treated for Buffel grass (target of 8,750 Ha): 10,770 Ha

Access Management - Area protected by installations (target of 7,500 Ha): 7,988 Ha

Threatened fauna monitoring - Malleefowl, Sandhill Dunnart (threatened species) were successful at identifying sites and important habitats for the species. Warru relocation: 74% survival rate of translocated Warru.

Fire Management: Burnt area (target 2,500 Ha): 2,249 Ha

Debris removal activities - 290 Ha and 13 cubic metres of waste

Project 2:

Community, conservation and culture: building indigenous capacity to deliver natural resources management. By 2018, increase by 5% (total of 17.5% by 2018)

Summary of People Employed: employment was increased from the first year baseline and the target was exceeded by far greater than 20%.

Project 3: Regional Landcare Facilitator Program – (refer to presentation)

Project 4: Strong people, strong country.

Feral herbivore control across 15 properties and over 730,000ha - Feral herbivore control was approved by eight property owners indirectly benefiting the 2,000,000 hectares of pastoral lands across the APY Pastoral Country. The outcome was by far exceeded as large feral removal is important in improving sustainable land management practices in the pastoral lands of APY, through the reduction in ground cover impacts from grazing.

Pastoral paddock planning - 18 farming entities contributed to the Natural Resources Audit (NRA), by undertaking the monitoring of the vegetation condition and ground cover on their paddocks.

Discussion around sending the AW Key Achievements throughout the AW region

Action: Hard copy of NLP1 key achievements to be provided to Peter Miller and e-copy to Parry Agius.

Action: Administration support (Dalin) to upload AW Key Achievements 2017-18 articles to social media.

23. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Mary-Anne Healy, Regional Director NR AW

Mary-Anne Healy an overview of Meeting 62, held in Adelaide in December 2018. An overview of the key outcomes and activities were reviewed through the Summary of Minutes for Meeting 62. The Minutes of Meeting 62 were endorsed with one amendment: Oak Valley Asset Transfer – change item name `trailer’ to `John Deer Gator’.

Moved: Kristy Richards Seconded: Mima Smart

24. AW NRM BOARD ACTION REGISTER

Mary-Anne Healy, Regional Director NR AW

Mary-Anne provided the Board with an update on the AW NRM Board Action Register. There were no actions arising. No further discussion.

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25. OTHER BUSINESS

Mary-Anne Healy, Regional Director NR AW

25.1 AW NRM Board Correspondence Correspondence not reviewed, however Mary-Anne advised the Board that the Minister had rescinded the attendance of all Board government authorised attendee’s effective immediately (January 2019). Mary-Anne advised that the Board may however still request the attendance of the former authorised attendee as required, and the Presiding Member of the AW NRM Board had written to the Minister to advise they would inviting Mr Michael Garrod to attend AW NRM Board meetings on a regular basis.

Mr Agius reminded the Board that electronic copies of all correspondence are held by the Executive Officer, and may be reviewed at any time as required.

25.2 Mick Haynes - Correspondence

Mick tabled correspondence from Councillor Ian Macgowan (Ceduna District Council) for Board review and discussion.

Councillor Macgowan has provided commentary and suggestions around the Aboriginal Tourism Strategy (RDA) for interpretation signage to be placed in the AW region – particularly Ceduna and Far West.

Action: Presiding Member to write letter to Councillor Macgowan thanking him for his correspondence as received, and affirm that the Board has a policy on Tourism and is currently participating in the RDA Aboriginal Tourism Strategy (cc. Howard Coote).

Late item: (from Day 2, Item 15)

Mary-Anne Healy requested the Board consider providing a nominee/nominees to sit on the 10 Deserts Program Steering Committee. The Board advised nominees would be: Mick Haynes, Mima Smart, and Debbie Hansen.

Action: EO to advise Peter See from 10DP of AW NRM Board nominees Mick Haynes, Mima Smart, and Debbie Hansen and obtain meeting schedule.

26. COMMUNICATIONS – KEY MESSAGES FROM MEETING 63

Key Messages to the Minister from Meeting 63 include:

- AW NRM Board’s relationship with EP NRM Board - NLP1 Achievements - Ecological work in AW - Strategic Board priorities 2019-2020 - ABC Foundation partnership development - Business Plan approved for consultation - Landscape SA and DEW restructure update

Action: Presiding Member to write letter to the Minister for Environment and Water, advising the key outcomes of Meeting 63.

27. NEXT MEETING AND FORWARD AGENDA

There being no further business to discuss, Presiding Member Parry Agius provided the members with thanks for their attendance and contribution, and NR AW Staff for supporting the Board with their meeting requirements. The meeting was then declared closed at 4.30pm on Wednesday 13 February 2019.

The next AW NRM Board meeting will be held: in May 2019 (date and location to be advised).

An AW NRM Board Audit and Risk Management Committee Meeting will also be scheduled to be held around forthcoming Board Meeting/s as required.

End Meeting 63

Draft Minutes reviewed by Presiding Member:

Date: 25 / 03 / 2019