Darryl Noack discusses the high level of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander membership of the AWU. He credits former District Secretary Ted Brisky as implementing reforms that increased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander membership. He comments on the difficulties faced by the Indigenous Councils, including their reliance on State and Federal funding due to their own lack of a rate base.
Bill Marklew describes his experience with Indigenous members and issues. He comments that more needs to be done on Indigenous issues. He describes the ongoing relationship between unions and the Indigenous community.
Bill Marklew talks about the effects of the Your Rights at Work Campaign on Union membership. He describes a growth in support that did not translate to a growth in union membership.
