The Minister for Indigenous Australians tells the decision-makers who are closing the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in inner Sydney they have 'a week to get their acts together' to keep its doors open.
The Minister for Indigenous Australians has told the decision-makers who are closing an Indigenous hub in inner Sydney they have "a week to get their acts together" to keep its doors open.Ms Burney said she was sure a resolution could be foundLinda Burney addressed hundreds of community members at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern on Friday after learning it would close within a week.
Negotiations broke down between the ILSC and new owners the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council who failed to reach agreement over the centre's financial future.The social enterprise is due to be shut down on Monday. "There is no announcement but at least someone is hearing us … at least the dialogue has opened," she said.
Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, left, joined Linda Burney, centre, and the Member for Sydney Tanya Plibersek at the community meeting.
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