Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board · Recommendation: The AW NRM Board note and discuss the analysis of social media. Decision: The Board noted the recommendation

Page | 1 – Minutes of AW NRM BOARD Meeting #65, Adelaide October 2019

Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board

Meeting No. 65

CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT MINUTES OF MEETING

16-17 October 2019

Venue: the Sage 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 past and present whose ancestral lands we are meeting upon here today.

We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal people to country and the lands on which they reside. We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting and attending from other areas present here today.

In Attendance:

AW NRM Board Members Mick Haynes (Presiding Member), Debbie Hansen, Peter Miller, Kristy Richards, Mima Smart, Julie O’Toole, Sally Scales, Anton Baker

DEW NR AW Staff Leah Feuerherdt (Regional NRM Manager), Thuy Phan (Manager Business Support), Yasmin

Wolf (Operations Manager), Angela Whiting (a/Executive Officer), Sue Agars

(a/Communications Coordinator), James Thiessen (a/Program Manager), Tatia Currie (Regional

Planning Coordinator), Adam Wood (Coordinator, Data and Information Management), Amanda

Bowne (Business Support Trainee)

Guests and Speakers

over the two days

Tim Hall (E&FW Parks and Wildlife Manager), Alison Sentance (ABC Foundation), Parry Agius

(Linking Futures), Cate Hart (Executive Director, Environment Heritage & Sustainability DEW),

Matt Ward (Director, Landscape Services DEW), John Virtue (Manager Strategy, Policy &

Invasive Species, PIRSA), Heather Miller (Wild Dog Coordinator, PIRSA), Andrew Copus

(Program Manager, PIRSA), Mr Peter Treloar MP (Member for Flinders) and Jacqui Merchant

(Mr Treloar’s Assistant), Sarah Morgan (Senior Policy Officer, DEW)

8:30 – 9:00am Board in-camera session

1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES

Meeting opened at 9:00am

Chair Mick Haynes, welcomed AW NRM Board members, guests and AW NRM Board staff to Meeting 65 of the Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board (the Board). Mr Haynes acknowledged the area’s traditional Aboriginal custodians, past and present, elders and leaders, and their strong connection to country. A minutes silence was held to acknowledge and respect the recent passing of Tauto Sansbury.

Apologies: None. Leah Feuerherdt advised that Sally Scales is running late and will arrive later.

2. OVERVIEW OF MEETING ARRANGEMENTS AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA (for approval)

Regional NRM Manager, Leah Feuerherdt, provided an overview of the Agenda and planned activities for Meeting 65. There were no items added to the Agenda, and the meeting was declared open.

Decision: the Agenda for Meeting 65 of the AW NRM Board was adopted. Moved: Peter Miller

Seconded: Julie O’Toole

3. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Following an overview of the Agenda for Meeting 65 Board Members were asked to declare any conflict of interest. Leah explained that as an example if members have family members with fencing contracts that could be a conflict of interest as we have an item on the dog fence rebuild.

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

4. AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (for noting or approval)

Thuy Phan, Manager Business Support (refer presentation)

Thuy advised the Board that the last Audit and Risk Management Committee meeting, Meeting No 12 was held on 15 October 2019, resulting in the following decisions and outcomes.


Thuy provided an overview of the Audit and Risk Management Committee Meeting No 12 as follows:

4.1 Financial Statement 2018-19

Thuy provided an overview of expenditure and highlighted the lower cost of wages due to staff turnover and more funds went to community compared to 2017-18. The Chair requested additional comparative information in order to make the financial situation clearer to the Board. The financial statement is still in draft form and are required to be finalised by 28 November 2019, before the Board meeting in December. Therefore the Board will need to delegate the PM to sign off on the financial statements when it is finalised. The Chair explained that the presentation is a summary of all of the financial reports that the A&R Committee analysed at their meeting on 15/10 and the committee is now making recommendations to the Board. Mima provided insights into engagement of community members at Yalata.

Recommendation: that the Board delegates the PM to sign off on the financial statement when it is finalised.

Decision: The Board supported the recommendation as above.

Action: PM to sign off on the financial statement before the next Board Meeting. Moved Peter Miller

Seconded Julie O’Toole

4.2 Annual Report 2018-19

Thuy provided an overview of timelines involved and reiterated that financial statements, as part of the Annual Report, are still awaiting finalisation with the auditors. Feedback for Board members closes 31 October 2019.

Recommendation: that the Board delegates the PM to sign off on the annual report 2018-19 on behalf of the Board, once the audited financial statement is included in the report.

Decision: The Board supported the recommendation as above.

Action: PM to sign off on the annual report 2018-19 by the due date of 28 November 2019. Moved: Peter Miller

Seconded: Anton Baker

4.3. Alinytjara Wilurara Budget 2019-20 (revised)

Thuy provided an overview of revised 2019-20 budget. The Chair provided additional explanation to Board members in regard to the two financial years and the variances. The Chair requested that additional information in regard to the amounts allocated to APY, Oak Valley (Maralinga), Yalata, AMYAC and for what programs/projects be presented to the Board. Thuy provided a summary breakdown of expenses including community contracts. Leah to meet with DEW this week to seek funding to cover potential deficit. The Chair requested additional information on community spend before the end of the day. Recommendation: that the Board notes the A&R approved the budget at the A&R Committee meeting 15 October 2019.

Decision: The Board approved and noted the recommendation as above. Moved: Peter Miller

Seconded: Anton Baker

After the morning tea break Yasmin provided a detailed breakdown of funding for all communities. All Board members were fully informed about the distribution of the budget.

4.4 AW Board’s 2019-20 Financial Report

Thuy provided an overview of the 2019-20 Financial Report. The Chair requested Thuy to provide further explanation around Commonwealth funding. An explanation was then provided by Thuy and the Chair to Board Members. Recommendation: that the Board notes the A&R committee approved the 2019-20 financial report as at 30 September 2019.

Decision: The Board noted the recommendation as above. Moved: Peter Miller

Seconded: Mima Smart


4.5 Risk Management Register

Thuy advised the Board has one risk rated as high in the Board risk register. SLA with DEW means that DEW accepts risks on behalf of Board. DEW does not accept high risks –only low and moderate. There is currently one risk rated as High – RMT high turnover/relationship breakdown/serious illness and Sorry Business. Mima explained the need for discussions between AW staff and the staff from the communities to make sure communities are spending the money allocated to them appropriately.

Recommendation: that the Board approve to have the risk register as a standing item for discussion at each Board meeting to mitigate high rated risks AND approve to hold a Risk and Planning Day with Board members and staff to discuss/develop strategy to manage high rated risks.

Decision: The Board approved the recommendation as above.

Moved: Peter Miller Seconded: Debbie Hansen

Actions:

The Risk Management Register will be added as a Standing Item to the Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board Meeting Agenda.

Planning day with Board Members and AW staff to be arranged.

4.6 Related Party Disclosure Policy

Policy document and related forms tabled Thuy provided an overview of this item. This policy first came to the Board in March 2017 at Meeting 55 and the Board resolved not to participate in the related party disclosure process due to cultural sensitivities. In June 2017 the then Regional Director and Business Manager met with the Assistant Auditor-General who provided advice to adjust the policy to incorporate cultural sensitivities. Thuy presented the adopted policy and explained if we discuss as a standing item at Board meetings that will meet requirements. Recommendation: The A&R committee recommends that the Board – REVIEWS the conflict of interest policy to include new mandatory rules for Related Party Disclosures and ENDORSE the updated conflict of interest/related party disclosures policy Decision: deferred in order to allow Board members to read and consider the new policy presented at the meeting and for Chair, Leah and Thuy to review wording. Mima requested further explanation be provided to Board members to assist in understanding the policy. The meeting broke for morning tea and resumed discussions after morning tea. Sally Scales assisted with explaining the policy to Anton by interpreting and discussing with Anton and other Board members in Pitjantjatjara. Anton and Sally advised that a similar policy applies in APY. Board members completed the Related Party Disclosure forms. Recommendation: The Audit and Risk Management Committee recommends that the Board –

reviews the conflict of interest policy to include new mandatory rules for Related Party Disclosures

endorses the updated conflict of interest/related party disclosures policy

amends agenda and future agendas to reflect conflict of interest/related party disclosures policy


Action: Future Agendas of the Alinyjtara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board Item 3 Conflict of Interest be amended to Conflict of Interest/Related Party Disclosure.

Moved: Kristy Richards Seconded: Sally Scales

5. COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE (for noting)

Sue Agars, a/Communications Coordinator (refer presentation)

5.1 Achievements Booklet (for endorsement)

Achievements booklet tabled

Sue Agars provided background to the Achievements booklet and explained that it is linked to the Annual Report for 2018-19 and gave an overview of the booklet. The Board were invited to provide feedback by next Friday 25 October 2019.


5.2 Social Media Update

Sue provided an update to the Board around social media activities which are currently through Facebook and Twitter. The update incorporated analysis of data from Jan 2018 to September 2019 and included statistics on the total number of posts, post reach, engaged users and likes.

Sally asked if AW has considered using Instagram as community members tend to use Instagram more than twitter and Facebook. Chair asked Board members if they considered social media useful and if they thought it is worthwhile bringing someone in to do more social media work. Sally supported.

Recommendation: The AW NRM Board note and discuss the analysis of social media.

Decision: The Board noted the recommendation as above and requested that the AW Regional NRM Manager explore options for using Instagram and engaging someone to undertake Social Media work.

Action: AW Regional NRM Manager to explore options for using Instagram and engaging someone to undertake Social Media work.

Moved: Peter Miller Seconded: Sally Scales

6. PRESIDING MEMBER REPORT (for noting)

Mick Haynes, Presiding Member (refer presentation)

Mick provided an overview of the role and activities of the Presiding Member conducted since the last meeting (Meeting 64, held in Ceduna 18-19 June 2019). PM has been away from business but had been in regular contact with the Regional NRM Manager. Council of PM’s – Peter Miller attended as proxy for PM along with Regional NRM Manager. Rangelands Conference – good to see Board members speaking up at conferences.

Recommendation – the AW NRM Board note report of the Presiding Member and discuss with the Presiding Member any items of interest.

Decision: the AW NRM Board noted report of the Presiding Member. Moved: Kristy Richards Seconded: Peter Miller

7. REGIONAL NRM MANAGER AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES UPDATE (for noting)

Leah Feuerherdt, Regional NRM Manager, AW (refer presentation)

Leah provided a background to her presentation explaining it was to update the Board with the outcomes and work of the Regional NRM Manager and AW staff since the last Board meeting (Meeting 64, held in Ceduna in June 2019). Leah also reminded the Board that her role is to Implement the Regional NRM Plan, be a bridge between the Board and DEW and lead the AW staff team and provided the following updates:

Partnerships and Stakeholders – EP, Maralinga Tjarutja, ABC Foundation, Cleland.

Adelaide Botanic Garden – Leah provided an update on the development of a partnership with the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Starting to look at developing an MOU. Currently planning an Exhibition for this time next year to coincide with Arts festival (Tarnanthi). Also planning to invite the Chair of the Botanic Gardens Board to the Mtg 66 of the AW NRM Board in December followed by a February meeting of all members of both Boards and work towards a joint meeting in May to draft a MOU. 10 Deserts Update - Species of the Desert festival, Mulan WA – Helen and Karrena attended and have shared their learnings and experience with colleagues and more broadly. Southern Deserts Ranger Forum in July, Carbon Workshop in Alice Springs in September and Indigenous Desert Alliance Ranger conference in Yulara in November, Steering Committee Meeting in Perth in December. AWNRM Board activities – Governance matters attended to over the last few months including PM nominations, media training and retained earnings (still with Ministers office). Parry suggested approaching CE with regards to retained earnings. Staff activities – Landscapes SA reform process, NRM CEOs forum, APY cattle meeting. What’s coming up – Landscapes SA Draft Bill still progressing, NRM Knowledge Conference and NRM Chairs meeting in Wodonga 17-20 November and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament visit to the Region 20-22 November, cross-regional relationships with co-management and parks.


The Board then discussed who might attend the Wodonga Conference Nov 17-20 in PM’s place as he will be involved in NRCP trip the same week. Recommendation that the AW NRM Board:

Notes the report from the Regional NRM Manager, Alinytjara Wilurara

Consider and approve the approach to develop a partnership with the Botanic Gardens Decision: The AW NRM Board noted and approved the recommendation as above.

Moved: Peter Miller Seconded: Anton Baker

8. YALATA COMMUNITY UPDATE (Action Register ID 308)

Yasmin Wolf, Operations Manager (see presentation)

Yasmin advised the purpose of her presentation was to update the Board on matters relating to the Yalata Community

including the Yalata/AW NRM Board MOU, Yalata Healthy Country Plan, and current and future Yalata projects.

Yasmin and Tatia Currie attended the Yalata Community Council meeting in August and discussed the Healthy

Country Plan (HCP) and reviewed the MOU. Yalata Council are happy with the current MOU and want to continue the

relationship and MOU with AW. The HCP needs updating – Yalata sub-committee to be appointed to review and new

Regional Planning Coordinator Tatia Currie to provide support with review. Yasmin also talked about the Whale of a

Day, Two Way Learning with Yalata School and future Yalata projects for 2019-2020.

There were no further discussion or actions resulting.

9. CO-MANAGEMENT UPDATE (for noting)

Tim Hall, Parks and Wildlife Manager, Eyre Peninsula (refer presentation)

Tim introduced himself and gave a short history of his work of over 30 years working on parks. Tim delivered updates

on the Mamungari Conservation Park Co-management Board (‘unnamed conservation park’ now removed), Yumbarra

Conservation Park Co-Management Board, Nullarbor Parks Co-management Committee, Co-Management priorities

and events for 2019-20 and provided a summary of the Far West Healthy Country Plan.

There were no further discussion or actions resulting.

10. PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: AW NRM BOARD AND ABORIGINAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LTD.

Alison Sentance, CEO, ABC Foundation Ltd (refer to presentation).

Booklet tabled ‘Aboriginal people leading the growth of a sustainable land and sea economy – ABC Foundation (Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation)’

Alison referred to the last time she met with the Board during Meeting 63 in February in Port Lincoln and shared with the Board how pleased she was to be back to follow up on those discussions. Alison explained ABC’s role in collaborating with others who deliver programs on country. Alison gave a WA example of Lotteries West providing approx $1m for a program with additional $1.5m to come to cover a 3 year project delivering an Education program in Aboriginal communities. Another example was the Don’t Rubbish Country program which came from a local Aboriginal community and was based on the Keep Australia Beautiful program which has been highly successful and has just registered its trademark.

Leah addressed the Board and explained that the afternoon would be dedicated to getting the Board’s input into a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and workshop some ideas around a shared purpose and outcomes. The AW Regional NRM Plan was shared with the Board and a discussion was held around the themes of the Plan - Water, People and Country.

11. PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: AW NRM BOARD AND ABORIGINAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LTD.

Alison Sentance, CEO, ABC Foundation Ltd

Leah and the Chair Mick Haynes led two separate workshops – Leah with the women and Mick with the men to develop and workshop ideas and content for a draft MOU which included vision, principles and shared purpose.

Alison and Leah to refine the draft and bring back to the Board meeting Thursday morning.

Day 1 Close: 5.00pm


Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board

Day 2 – Thursday 17 October 2019 Meeting No. 65

Venue: the Sage Hotel

Meeting start: 9.15am

Apologies: Sally Scales will attend later and for only part of the day.

12. ABCF FOLLOW UP – DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Leah Feuerherdt and acting Chair Peter Miller (PM Mick Haynes left the room at 9:30 am)

Regional NRM Manager Leah Feuerherdt referred to the workshop session the day before and thanked Alison Sentance for her presentation on the ABC Foundation. Leah went through the draft MOU that was drafted by the Board Wednesday afternoon (Item 11) following those workshops where the Board and staff broke into groups of men and women and then came back to work together and bring their ideas for the MOU.

Parry – (section - principles) no words about hope, opportunity, human connections as well as connections to the land, water and creatures.

Action: Parry to draft a few sentences for the Principles Section of the MOU in regard to hope, opportunity, human connections as well as connections to land, water and creatures.

Parry also suggested the Outcomes section was missing reference to culture – culture is strong. Leah made some notes and advised that she would provide some draft words in regard to culture.

Action: Leah to draft some words for the MOU for the Outcomes section that address culture.

The Board discussed how to make this partnership happen – need to refer to NRM Plan, DEW and State Government. The structure of AW means that there are limitations for delivery in certain areas and that is where ABC steps in and fills those gaps.

Resourcing – ABC has public trust which means that there needs to be a SLA – this should be articulated in the MOU under resourcing.

Some time was spent discussing the Dispute Resolution provisions which involve the Chair of ABC and the PM of AW NRM Board meeting and following a process which is clearly outlined.

Timetable – flagged concern about review date – Parry suggested a review date of June 2021.

Recommendation: that the AW NRM Board approves the sign off by the Presiding Member of the draft MOU pending approval by the ABC Foundation Board.


Moved: Mima Smart Seconded: Kristy Richards

All in favour

13. UPDATE LANDSCAPES REFORM (for noting)

Cate Hart, Executive Director Environment, Heritage and Sustainability (Sally Scales arrived 10am)

Leah Feuerherdt welcomed Cate Hart to the meeting. Cate introduced herself, gave a brief history of her career to date in Local Government and the private sector with her most recent role immediately prior to joining DEW being the CEO of the City of Prospect. Cate then went on to explain that she would be presenting on the proposed changes to the legislation. Cate began by showing a DEW organisation chart and describing the structure of the department and roles of the Directors.

Cate provided an update on the Landscapes Bill. Passed Upper House on 11 September 2019 with 50 changes, then considered by Lower House on 24 September 2019. Deadlock over 3 issues - Settlement conference scheduled for 29 October 2019. PM’s to be appointed and then be involved in the appointment of the General Managers along with the CE. Establishment of Boards – DEW to work with PMs on key decisions. There are transitional arrangements in the Act which discuss inductions, associated costs with establishment of Boards amongst other things.

Peter as acting chair referred to meeting with Minister Spiers and the issues surrounding no levy collection in AW region. Cate advised that State Appropriation will remain. Landscapes priority fund to be available – AW should be prepared to make submissions for this. The new Act Clause 15c allows the Minister to appoint Boards under special circumstances without elections – it is the intent that AW Board will be appointed this way – without elections. Parry suggested that Leah works with Matt and Cate and that they start working together to be prepared for commencement of new arrangements.


Cate – it is the intent that the current suite of arrangements be recognised and maintained as much as possible. Developing a guiding principle document is a valid way forward. Parry reiterated the need to be prepared and for Leah and Matt Ward to work together on this and create a story for the Minister.

Cate reminded the Board that NRM work is continuing during the legislative change – it is not stopping business. Funds will be provided to Boards for the Boards to do work and report against. Native Vegetation and climate change work. Climate change and extreme weather events will impact on country, settlements, agriculture and communities. A new important strategy for the Minister is the ban on single use plastics – banning and recycling when used.

Martin Haese is heading up climate change strategy. It was suggested that the Board offer an invitation to the Chair of the Council for Climate change to attend a Board meeting as the new Boards will need climate ready plans.

Coast lines - $52m to be spent on coastlines – redevelopment of Henley Beach. $4m grant coastal development available $5m grant available for securing coastlines – can apply for these grants.

Green Neighbourhoods – linked to climate change and increasing tree cover $2m over 4 years. Establishment of Green Adelaide. Adelaide to come a National Park city – Minister keen and it is part of a tourism strategy. Sally talked about Perth where new builds are required to have a public sculpture – good model.

Built heritage – Heritage Strategy – rejuvenating and activating build heritage $1.25 m. Concerns were raised over a document that does not recognise the Aboriginal heritage of Hahndorf and the partnership of the local aboriginal people who helped the Germans settle and then build a new heritage. This early story is a good reconciliation story from the early days. Need to talk about the true story and be careful about looking at things through a western lens (Sally). Botanic Gardens – Wittunga and Mt lofty. Old RAH site Lot 14 and the Botanic Gardens – use of indigenous plants and heritage.

14. INTRODUCTION TO AW STAFF & AW LANDSCAPES PLAN UPDATE

Mick re-entered the room during this session at 11:50 am and returned to the Chair. Peter Miller stepped down as acting chair.

Amanda Bowne introduced herself as the new Business Support Trainee and gave a background to her education and interests and talked about her aspirations for the future.

Adam Wood – introduced himself. He has been with the AW NRM Board since 2009 and has learned a lot during this time. Adam talked about his family background, early connection with Ceduna and FWC and participation with Australian Deaf Cricket team. Adam showed the Board members samples of his work with maps and spoke about the importance of maps for communities and work on country.

Tatia Currie – introduced herself as the new Regional Planning Coordinator and spoke about her role assisting land

holding authorities with their HCP. Need to source funding as AW doesn’t have a levy. Tatia outlined the changes proposed under the landscapes reform and how they impact on the NRM plan, business plan processes (cycle was 10 years now 5 years) also some aspects of the plan will no longer be part of the plan – removed from the plan. Parry rose concerns about those gaps in plan once that data is not included.

PM Mick Haynes and the acting Chair Peter Miller thanked the staff members for their presentations and advised the reports as provided were good information for the Board.

15. AW NRM BOARD POLICY 3.8 – BAITING FOR CARNIVORES AND USE OF 1080 (for approval)

Leah Feuerherdt, Regional NRM Manager, AW

Leah referred back to Pt Lincoln meeting and referred to Board discussions and changes to this policy that were recommended at that meeting. The policy has now been updated. Leah talked through the whole policy confirming the unchanged content and advising where changes and inclusions had been made in accordance with the Board recommendations from February.

Recommendation: The AW NRM Board approve the policy as presented.

Decision: The AW NRM Board approve the recommendation as above.

Moved: Mima Smart Seconded: Julie O’Toole

All in favour

16. WILD DOG POLICY

Heather Miller, Wild Dog Coordinator, PIRSA (refer to presentation)

The PM welcomed Heather Miller to the meeting. Heather introduced herself giving a brief personal and career history and gave a presentation on the review of the SA Wild Dogs Policy. Baiting, shooting and trapping are the controls that


are used. NRM Act states that landholders must control dogs but does not stipulate how – there are no regulations and nothing to enforce requirement to control. Buffer zone not in the Act but is in the Policy. Minimum baiting zone extends along entire fence. Revised policy is proposing that 10 baits are laid within 10 kms of each water point (including water holes) twice per year. There is no science/evidence around how many dogs are in the buffer zone – based on assumptions around the number of dogs likely to be there due to water availability. Little is known about rock holes and other water in that region. SA Wild Dog Advisory Group (SAWDAG) proposals are to declare wild dogs for control in entirety of buffer zone; allow aerial baiting for wild dogs throughout SA and require landholders to follow minimum baiting standards.

Recommendation: The AW NRM Board approves the consultation process for the draft SA Wild Dog Policy. Decision: The AW NRM Board approved the recommendation as above. Action: The AW NRM Board will provide feedback on the draft SA wild dog policy by Friday in 2 weeks’ time from now (Thursday 31 October 2019) to Heather Miller - Leah and PM Mick Haynes will do this.

Moved: Kristy Richards Seconded: Anton Baker

All in favour

17. BIOSECURITY ACT REVIEW

Andrew Copus, Program Manager PIRSA – (refer presentation)

Andrew Copus quickly introduced himself and gave a very brief presentation on a new Biosecurity Act for SA due to time constraints. The new Biosecurity Act for SA is hoped to capture the current protections, streamline PIRSA administration and make improvements to strengthen SA’s position to face future threats to biosecurity. The key points are – consolidate Acts, reduce red tape, create more flexibility, clearer decision making and provide stronger penalties and better compliance.

No recommendation provided however feedback to PIRSA is welcome by early November.

18. DOG FENCE REBUILD – PIRSA PRESENTATION

Chair/PM welcomed Mr Peter Treloar MP to the meeting at 1pm

Speaker: John Virtue, Manager Strategy, Policy & Invasive Species, PIRSA

John gave a presentation on the rebuild of the SA Dog Fence, he talked about its current condition and the need to rebuild the fence. 2,150 km in SA that protects $1.5 billion SA sheep industry. Wild dog numbers have increased over the past 15 years and about two-thirds of the Dog Fence is 100 years old. The plan is to rebuild 1,600 km commencing Autumn 2020 with anticipated completion within three to five years.

PIRSA is running the tender process:

- Potential suppliers are asked to indicate if they will use local labour and local supply inputs, provide opportunities for regional SA businesses, if an Aboriginal Employment Plan will be developed, how many trainees/apprentices will be engaged and the estimated value of investments that will be permanently located in SA.

- Where potential suppliers have asked about Aboriginal employment, PIRSA have directed them to the National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA). Links to the NIAA are on the SA Tenders and Contracts page and the PIRSA Dog Fence Rebuild webpage.

- Fencing contractors to build the fence including required earthworks. Each section of fence will be built to suit the procurement process – will post Invitation to Supply and then the tender process commences.

Alison queried the weighting for Aboriginal employment in the tender process. PIRSA directs people to the National indigenous Australia Agency. PIRSA is happy to receive any advice from the Board that can add to this.

19. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – DOG FENCE REBUILD

PM Mick Haynes introduced Alison Sentance from ABC Foundation

Alison explained to Peter Treloar that ABC are an Aboriginal enterprise organisation and are looking to be a single point of procurement for the Dog Fence Rebuild. Peter Treloar broke in an advised that it is a big project that runs over 4 years and multiple tenderers will be successful. $25m over 4 years. Mr Treloar advised that he can’t influence the tender process but was happy to be part of the conversation and have a discussion with the Board and ABC about maximising opportunities for employment.

Parry gave background to Mr Treloar in regard to how the ABC/AW alliance came about and the reason why the partnership arose.


Mr Treloar sits on two Parliamentary Committees that relate to the dog fence rebuild process. Minister Whetstone Minister for primary industries will sign off on tender. Mr Treloar talked about how life is all about partnerships and that he sees Minister Whetsone and Minister Spiers regularly and will deliver an ABC Foundation booklet to the Premier.

The Presiding Member thanked Mr Treloar for attending and his contribution to the discussion.

20. RANGELANDS CONFERENCE UPDATE

Kristy Richards Board Member (refer presentation)

Kristy went through her presentation from the Rangelands Conference – Tjungu Workatjiku (working together as one). The presentation talked about people and partnerships, the AW NRM Board, working with community, strong partnerships, planning by listening, consulting with community, achieving objectives and using the ‘best way’. The presentation finished with Learn from the past - use the best – adapt the rest.

Regional NRM Manager Leah Feuerherdt congratulated Kristy on a job well done at the conference and talked about how proud she and others were of her. Leah also mentioned that another speaker from China spoke about similar issues with cattle on country. PM thanked Leah, Mima and Kristy for attending the conference and the effort they put in. Well done for putting AW on the map!

21. FUTURE DROUGHT FUND

Leah Feuerherdt, Regional NRM Manager (refer to presentation)

Leah introduced the topic and invited Peter Miller to contribute to the session, the purpose of which was to discuss ideas with the Board on the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund. Leah also introduced Sarah Morgan. Sarah Morgan is working with other NRM Boards, PIRSA and other stakeholders on the national Future Drought Fund program. The fund will be $100 million available each year across Australia to support initiatives that enhance the drought resilience of Australia farms and communities by becoming more prepared to respond to the impact of drought.

Expert advice will be provided by the Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee.

PM talked about having a helicopter view and encouraged Board members to think about what impact droughts would have on the region and think about how we might mitigate or reduce the negative impacts.

Peter Miller shared a traditional story about a grass. Board Members were encouraged to think about other stories that they might be able to share about traditional knowledge and landscapes.

There will be a consultation process of some kind – unclear what it will be at this stage (advice from Sarah Morgan). Money doesn’t start to go out until next July 2020.

The PM talked about the need for more water tanks in the AW region. Sally spoke about the issues in regard to water in APY and having to work through housing SA.

Topic is about farming and agriculture and need to think about how to help the land holders in the region.

Leah talked about capturing stories of good farming stories – surviving droughts – “this is what we know works well”.

22. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES (for approval)

Mick Haynes, Presiding Member

Minutes had been previously provided and were handed out again.

Mick Haynes provided an overview of Meeting 64, held in Ceduna in June 2019. The Minutes of Meeting 64 were endorsed with no amendments:

Recommendation: the AW NRM Board agree that the Minutes of Meeting 64 of the Board are accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting subject to amendments as indicated above. Decision: The AW NRM Board approved the recommendation as above.

Moved: Sally Scales Seconded: Peter Miller

All in favour

23. ACTION REGISTER

Leah Feuerherdt, Regional NRM Manager facilitated this item:

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


24. OTHER BUSINESS

24.1 Correspondence

A summary of all AW NRM Board incoming and outgoing correspondence was reviewed. No items raised for further discussion.

Recommendation: The AW NRM Board note the incoming and outgoing Board correspondence. Decision: The AW NRM Board noted the recommendation as above.

Moved: Mima Smart Seconded: Kristy Richards

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Yulara IDA Conference – 2 spots available – need to check with Debbie and Julie as other Board members present are not available to go.

18-20 Nov Wodonga – Tatia and Adam currently attending – Kristy going to attend this conference plus a day meeting of all of the NRM chairs at the end of the conference.

19-22 Nov Natural Resources Committee of Parliament trip

Weed conference also coming up in 2020 – to note

World Indigenous Tourism conference in Perth 2020 - to note only. 24.2 10 DESERTS STEERING COMMITTEE UPDATE (presented at 9:15am – Agenda item moved)

Debbie Hansen Board Member presented

Debbie spoke about her attendance at Steering Committee meeting via telephone on 25 September 2019. Debbie talked about how important it is to Anangu that all people are safe when they are on country. This includes both initiated and non-initiated men – it is important that everyone feels safe when they are on country.

James Thiessen then spoke and talked about the forming of a Reference Group and that nominations are being sought for membership to the Reference Group. They are seeking people who are high profile and well connected to raise the profile of 10 Deserts Project and attract additional funding.

25. COMMUNICATIONS

Mick Haynes, Presiding Member

Presiding Member Mick Haynes requested the members review the items for Meeting 65, and advise which items they would like included in the letter of Meeting outcomes to be sent to the Minister for his review:

Key Messages for meeting 65 –

- Development of MOU between AWNRM and Botanic Gardens

- Partnership Proposal on development of draft MOU between AWNRM and ABC Foundation o Draft MOU formulated and agreed by Board.

- Potential opportunities on dog fence rebuild: o Training and employment across AW regional communities. o Attendance of Peter Treloar MP at dog fence discussion with Board o ABCF proposal to tender for dog fence contract with AW

- Contribution by individual Board members undertaking leadership roles at: o Board meetings o Rangelands conference o 10 deserts steering committee o Private lands conference o Support provided by AW Staff o Governance and finance

Audit and Risk Management Committee Annual Report 2018/2019

o Future Drought Fund: Potential high risk of fire Lack of water to fight fires – concern in communities


26. NEXT MEETING AND FORWARD AGENDA

Items for discussion at the next meeting include: Dog Fence Rebuild tender process - pending advice from Ali Sentance, possible formal signing of ABCF MoU, Botanic Gardens, Bush Foods – IPA enterprises? Landscapes Update, Board member updates from conference attendance, Cleland activities.

The next meeting of the AW NRM Board, Meeting 66, will be held 17 and 18 December 2019 in Adelaide. Possible venues are the Comfort Inn at Glenelg or the Sage Hotel on South Terrace. There will also be a short 2-3 hour Audit and Risk Management Committee on 16 December 2019.

MEETING 65 CLOSE at 4:50 pm

Draft Minutes reviewed by Presiding Member:

Date: 18/12/2019

Documents

Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board · Recommendation: The AW NRM Board note and discuss the analysis of social media. Decision: The Board noted the recommendation