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NT government postpones changes to Aboriginal homelands funding following concerns
The Northern Territory government has delayed planned changes to the way it funds Aboriginal homelands after service providers criticised the process as rushed, ineffective and lacking consultation.
Key points:
- Service providers were told last week the homelands funding model would change on July 1
- The three-month deadline triggered a critical response from service providers
- The government has now postponed the changes, promising further consultation
In January, the government released a review of policies affecting more than 500 small homelands across the NT, whereas many as 10,000 Territorians live during the year.
In response, the government committed to 11 of the review’s 13 recommendations, including revising the homelands grants…
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