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Ever since 1788, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) people have been greatly disadvantaged and deprived of their rights. ...
As a result of this need for justice, The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), was established. ATSIC, which is Australia’s leading democratically, elected Commonwealth organisation, was set up under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 1989, in 1990 to allow the indigenous people of Australia to exercise their legal, economic, social, cultural and political rights.
Its main functions include:
· Advising governments (Federal, State and Local) on indigenous issues
· Promoting ATSI issues at a regional, national and international level
· Monitoring the performance of other government agencies in providing services to indigenous citizens
· Advising the minister for ATSI affairs
The Impact of ATSIC on Aboriginal Culture
Being one of the first Commonwealth-created indigenous organizations, it would be hard not to think that the effect of the establishment of ATSIC on the lives of the ATSI people has been a great advantage. ATSIC brought all the issues affecting the ATSI people together and established programs and advised members of the government to ensure that the indigenous Australians are satisfied with their way of life.
Approximate Word count = 825
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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