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It gives me great pleasure to present the
The Directors look forward to
SANTS has continued to pursue
2012/2013 Annual Report and, again, it
working with him as he continues
native title claims towards resolution.
has been a busy and challenging year for
to deliver positive results for the
Regrettably, we have been unable
South Australian Native Title Services.
Aboriginal community in South
to meet the needs of all native
I have appreciated the guidance and
Australia. I also wish to thank SANTS
title claimants at this time due to
support of my fellow SANTS Directors
staff for the support they have given
funding constraints.
throughout this time. During the year,
to the Board and for the work they
the Board welcomed a new Director,
perform in assisting Aboriginal people
Mr Arthur Ah Chee and farewelled Mr Ian
across the State to achieve their
Procter. Ian’s expertise and knowledge
native title aspirations.
will be missed. I am grateful for his contribution and wish him good health and happiness.
SANTS has been through a difficult
My sincere thanks to everyone involved in SANTS’ achievements. Lucy Evans Chairperson
year, particularly with a number of matters in litigation which has been
I am very pleased with the appointment
a significant drain on resources. I wish
of Mr Keith Thomas as the CEO of SANTS
to thank Commonwealth Department
from 1 July 2012. Mr Keith Thomas has
of Families, Housing, Community
proven to be an outstanding CEO and
Services, and Indigenous Affairs for the
the organisation has benefited from his
additional funding provided to assist
strong leadership skills and commitment
in funding these litigated matters.
to native title issues.
Opposite page: From left: Allan Hunter (Director), Loralee Wright (Deputy Chair), Paul Case (Treasurer), Lucy Evans (Chair), Keith Thomas (CEO), Arthur Ah Chee (Director) and John Briggs (Secretary). Banner image: Rock hole, Inala, Yumbarra Park. Above left: Lucy Evans, Chairperson. Above right: Lucy Evans, The Hon. Kevin Rudd and Karen Atkinson at the Reconcilliation Breakfast.
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