0210—Redfern Waterloo—RWA BUSINESS ADVICE SERVICE

Ms Hale to the Treasurer, Minister for Infrastructure, and Minister for the Hunter representing the Minister for Planning, Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Minister for the Arts—

  1. Have there been reports from aboriginal people that the RWA's business advice service has not given assistance or returned phone calls as well as negative feedback about the business skills course the RWA ran?
    1. If so, what has been done about these reports?

Answer—

The RWA has operated a free and confidential Aboriginal Business Service and the Redfern-Waterloo Business Service from its offices with the assistance of an experienced and qualified business professional. The services provided, including skills courses, are regarded as being successful.



Question asked on 16 October 2007 (session 54-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 19.
Answer received on 21 November 2007 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 31.