Quote:Liberal Senator Dave Sharma has heavily scrutinized the First Nations Ambassador role, demanding accountability for the office's spending and lack of a documented strategy.
During a parliamentary committee hearing, the former diplomat pointed out that after three years of operation, extensive travel, and millions of dollars in funding, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) [highlight]still could not produce a finalized strategy document.
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Key criticisms and details raised by Senator Sharma include:
The "Vibe" Comment: Senator Sharma likened the ambassador's nebulous strategy to the iconic Aussie movie The Castle, stating that without a concrete plan, the office operates on "the vibe of the thing".
Travel Costs: He questioned the ambassador's travel record, highlighting that Justin Mohamed had taken 28 overseas trips.
Missing Strategy: Despite a four-year budget of $13.6 million and $266,000 spent on a consultancy contract, DFAT officials could not provide a confirmed date for delivering a formal strategy.
The whole purpose of the role & strategy for it's operation should have been in place before the appointment to the position was ever made.
3 years on & all this has been is a job for boys(Aboriginal bureaucrat) with free world wide travel at tax payer expense.
A similar useless role like the Minister for Aboriginal Australians.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/a-strategy-in-the-ether/video/56...Sharmas pertinent questions were met bureaucratic & political vagaries showing once again the ineptitude of our current Labor Govt., it's Ministers(Wong) & departmental bureaucrats.
Pathetic to say the least ........ but then again Labor Politicians & bureaucrats can't even define what a woman is .....
Even Sir Humphrey Appleby(Yes Minister) is more adept & plausible in answering questions & advising on policy.
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First Nations Ambassador 3 yrs on (Read 548 times)
