Guide to the Papers of Charles Perkins

Series 11. Aboriginal Development Commission, 1978-88

The Aboriginal Development Commission was created on 1 July 1980 as a statutory body under the Aboriginal Development Commission Act 1980. The Commission incorporated the functions of the former Aboriginal Loans Commission and the Aboriginal Land Fund Commission. Functions of the Aboriginal Development Commission included furthering the economic and social development of Aboriginal people by assisting them to acquire land, engage in business enterprises, and to provide and assist in obtaining finance for housing and other needs. The Commission consisted of ten Aboriginal members comprising a Chairman, Deputy Chairman and eight other members appointed by the Governor-General...

Commissioner, ADC, 1988: Tapes of 58^th and 60^th Commission Meeting, 1988 (File 59) - Box 38

Charles Perkins - recording of 58th and 60th meeting of Aboriginal Development Commission 1988 [1 of 2], 1988 (Item NLA.MS-SAV002741) - Cassette-Box 35

Charles Perkins - recording of 60th meeting of Aboriginal Development Commission 1988 [2 of 2], 1988 (Item NLA.MS-SAV002742) - Cassette-Box 35