Tag: Tim Gumbleton

  • Minister for Aboriginal Affairs love affair with non-Indigenous Consultants

    Minister for Aboriginal Affairs love affair with non-Indigenous Consultants

    David Harris, MP of Aboriginal Affairs NSW, remarked on a LinkedIn post about concerns relating to consulting contracts, which was allegedly on “my agenda”… but his stance seems to have shifted since the NSW Labor Party came into power earlier this year. Staggering 4% of Local Aboriginal Land Councils Under Administration in 2020-2021 Recent findings

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  • Probity Officer: Office of the Registrar for Aboriginal Land Rights Act

    Probity Officer: Office of the Registrar for Aboriginal Land Rights Act

    Intro The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at the Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) carries an immense responsibility towards the Aboriginal communities it serves. And as an applicant for the role, I, Dean Foley, understand the importance of this position and the potential it holds to drive positive change in our communities, which

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  • FOI: Extension contract by NSW Labor Aboriginal Affairs for Tim Gumbleton

    FOI: Extension contract by NSW Labor Aboriginal Affairs for Tim Gumbleton

    Dear NSW Aboriginal Affairs & Minister David Harris, As a member of the Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council, I request that you provide me with a copy of the extended contract for the Administrator Instrument of Engagement in relation to the CEO/Administrator appointment. Initially, Tim Gumbleton was hired on a six-month contract worth $81,000

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  • Alleged Discrimination: Tim Gumbleton, The Hon. David Harris MP & the Case

    Alleged Discrimination: Tim Gumbleton, The Hon. David Harris MP & the Case

    In recent developments, allegations of discrimination have emerged involving Tim Gumbleton, the Administrator of The Hon. David Harris MP and NSW Labor Government. The case has raised concerns regarding fair treatment and equal opportunities within the affected community and Local Aboriginal Land Councils. As the details unfold, it becomes crucial to examine the circumstances, understand

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  • NSW Aboriginal Affairs: Bureaucrats & Indigenous Funding

    NSW Aboriginal Affairs: Bureaucrats & Indigenous Funding

    The NSW Aboriginal Affairs Department should be playing a crucial role in addressing the socio-economic disparities faced by Indigenous communities in New South Wales but they are falling short, by a lot…. And before you dismiss this as mere opinion, it’s important to note that there are tangible goals set by NSW Aboriginal Affairs themselves

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  • Concern Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council Administrator’s Performance

    Concern Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council Administrator’s Performance

    Dear Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, The Hon. David Harris MP, I am writing to express my concerns about the management and operation of the Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) under the Administrator, Mr. Tim Gumbleton. As a member of the Gunnedah Aboriginal community, I am deeply troubled by the lack of

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  • Criticism mounts as Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council lacks event policy after $81k consultant hire

    Criticism mounts as Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council lacks event policy after $81k consultant hire

    Gunnedah, Australia, April 2023 – Tim Gumbleton‘s appointment as Administrator of the Red Chief LALC was expected to lead to significant improvements, but four months on, there is still no event policy in place, leaving many to wonder if he is truly fulfilling his role as “Restructuring & Recovery Regional NSW & Victoria”. Since my

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