Minister Rob Hulls 03/08/06

Rob HullsMinister for Planning
Level 17, 8 Nicholson St.
East Melbourne 3002 August 3 2006

Dear Rob Hulls,

I write as matter of urgency, regarding the Hepburn Pool Community Meeting held 12th July 2006, at The Palais 111 Main Road Hepburn Springs, organised by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

To facilitate, on the mix of legal, heritage, and indigenous issues.

The Appointed Chairperson, (name unsure) as being John Wilson lawyer from Ballarat or Mediation Lawyer Graham Hills, assisting your departments representative Lynne Haultian, both were given a copy brief being 21 pages compiled by Anne Kavanagh secretary BeBuyBac, outlining the indigenous issues.

Please find enclosed page 2 only of the brief, Ms Hautian assured all present that you will be given the total brief as part of her report back to you.

I was surprised at the opening of this meeting, when the Chairman, instructed that no question are to be asked, we are here to let you have a say, put your views to Ms Haultain. The Chairperson again expressed, that the official representatives 's present would not be required to answers any questions put to them.

Later, It was noted, the Chairman sprang from his chair, in a strong tone, pointed at DSE representative, Mr. Grant Hull, prompting him to answer a question put forward by a member of the community. It appeared that the Chairman's out burst, caught Mr. Hull by surprise, as well as myself and others.

Due to recent questionable media reports regarding the meeting, the growing unrest within our community, and to remove any doubt whatsoever, I would greatly appreciate a copy of Ms Lynne Haultain report to you, which I understand should be completed by now.


Yours faithfully

signed

Beryl Booth
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria