ATSIC failed because the management lived up to the acronym !

Paul,

ATSIC was set up with the best intentions. Without external oversight, the aboriginal "leaders" completely abused their positions eventually forcing the government to close down the gravy train.

While this does not mean that something shouldn't be set up in the future, it means that safeguards need to be in place including the ability of the parliament to shut it down. Maybe after a decade of success, it could be included in the constitution.

A sensible comment SM.

Thanks