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VCC and ACAV, together on the sand??? 19-Sep-2019 At 12:46:29 PM Duang Daunk

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On 18-Sep-2019 dan_b wrote:
>In fairness to VCC, it seems this issue goes beyond what a small committee
>and single access officer could significantly change the outcome of.
>
>It would seem the underlying issue is the recent change to the Aboriginal
>Heritage Act, and that blindsided everyone. Doesn’t sound like something
>a handshake or MOU could overrule, which is what has been effective previously.
>
Good post bro.
VCC access officers (along with SRC et al, equivalents), have for many many years now served us well in a largely unsung and unfunded manner. I respect the huge amount of effort they invested and the support they got.
>
>As I said above though, my (literal) money is with the ACAV, as I think
>they are actively tackling the issue.

The blindsided comment by dan_b above sums it up. The ground-rules have changed - much like the September 11 twin towers attack changed current world political thinking ...