BAC cultural advice committee election

FROM THE RETURNING OFFICER:

As the returning officer for the Ballardong Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) cultural advice committee (CAC) 2025 election, I wish to inform you that the CAC election process has been briefly extended.

This extension will allow the board to fairly address the eligibility requirements of nominees to the positions, in accordance with the BAC rule book and election manual.

I have authorised a short extension to the process and will keep you informed on any changes to the election timetable.

Please contact me with any enquiries by email: shawn@boyleandassociates.com.au or by phone: 0409 683 546.

Shawn Boyle
RETURNING OFFICER

What is the CAC?

The cultural advice committee (CAC) is a group of Elders and traditional knowledge holders who consider matters relevant to culture, and provide advice on promoting and protecting our cultural interests.

Matters discussed by the committee include:

  • Determining what cultural connection exists, or could exist, to support a piece of land being considered ‘cultural lands’ as part of the Noongar Boodja Trust.

  • Determining who best to speak for country, who have the most knowledge of relevant lands in order for surveys to be properly conducted.

  • Determining how cultural knowledge should be recorded, and when and how it is shared with others.

  • Determining how Noongar cultural protocols and practices should be acknowledged, valued, honoured and respected, including through welcome to country practices.

Relevant documents

For more information contact Shawn Boyle at shawn@boyleandassociates.com.au or 0409 683 546.