Jill Hall (Shortland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

On Friday, 12 June, Bahtabah local Aboriginal Land Council celebrated 30 years. Bahtabah is a role model for every land council. It is very active in the community and it owns quite a bit of land in the area. At the core of all its activity is progressing the cause of its members, working towards ensuring that young Aboriginal people in Shortland and Charlton electorates on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie have access to training and jobs. Mick Green, the CEO, is a fantastic role model for all Aboriginal people. He has been at the forefront of Aboriginal activities within the local area. He works closely in partnership with the local schools, and a number of activities and developments that have taken place were joint ventures. In addition to that, in the beginning of July they will be having a NAIDOC Week day at Pelican Foreshore. All the local organisations and the community will gather together and celebrate NAIDOC Week with the Bahtabah Land Council.