Darryl Noack describes the high level of coverage of Indigenous workers for the AWU, stating that it was the result of the Union's efforts. He comments on the difficulties facing the Indigenous Council, including the lack of funding and inability to pay higher and fairer rates of pay. He describes the role of the Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) and the AWU in assisting politically and lobbying the state governments.
Jim Varghese discusses employment and industrial relations with specific mention of Indigenous programs. He discusses the range of skilling and work initiatives that were trialed with mixed success.
