Your corporation needs advice
You have questions about governing rules, membership, roles or a proposed decision and want to understand the appropriate next step.
FIRST NATIONS LEGAL & ORGANISATIONAL ADVICE
Advice that respects
people and context.
For communities, corporations and the decisions ahead.
Discuss legal and organisational questions with a practice shaped by work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and experience in regional Australia.
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YOUR ORGANISATION. YOUR PRIORITIES.
Good advice begins
with understanding.
The legal framework is one part of the picture. The people involved, their authority and the organisation’s own priorities also matter.
You are considering an agreement
Your organisation wants legal input before committing to a proposal or entering a relationship. Share the nature of the agreement and the advice you need.
You need a way through disagreement
You would like to discuss facilitated dialogue or mediation. Suitability, consent and any conflicts need to be assessed before a process is agreed.
LEGAL & ADVISORY ENQUIRIES
Support shaped around
the matter at hand.
Start with the issue your organisation is facing. The scope will depend on the applicable framework, authority to instruct and the assistance needed.
GOVERNANCE
Rules and responsibilities
Discuss questions involving your corporation’s rules, membership or decision-making processes.
ADVOCACY
Understanding your position
Seek advice on a proposed arrangement, legal concern or representation need before deciding how to proceed.
DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT
Understanding the board’s role
Enquire about practical governance training being developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations.
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THE SAVU ESQ APPROACH
Experience across
legal and cultural contexts.
Tui’s Fijian background and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients inform how he listens and approaches a matter.
His work in Broome and Alice Springs is part of the experience he brings to regional and remote organisational enquiries. He has described assisting Indigenous corporations with incorporation and governing rules.
The approach begins with the organisation’s own context. We discuss who is authorised to instruct, who should be involved and whether additional expertise is needed.
Meet the practice ↗A CLEAR PLACE TO BEGIN
A conversation
before a commitment.
Explain what is happening and what your organisation needs to understand.
Describe the issue
Share the organisation’s name, location, your role and any decision or deadline ahead.
Clarify the brief
Discuss the people involved, authority to instruct, relevant documents and the scope of assistance.
Agree how to work together
Confirm the work, fees, format and any travel arrangements before proceeding.
BEFORE WE SPEAK
Bring the issue
and its context.
A short summary will help us identify what to discuss first.
- Your organisation’s name and location
- Your role and authority to make the enquiry
- The decision, agreement or concern involved
- Relevant rules, correspondence or documents
- Who needs to be involved and any deadlines
YOUR QUESTIONS
Before you
get in touch.
Can regional and remote organisations enquire?
Yes. Phone and online conversations can be arranged. In-person work and any travel costs can be discussed as part of the agreed scope.
Can you help with mediation?
You can enquire about mediation or facilitated dialogue. Suitability, participant consent, conflicts and the role of the practitioner must be considered first.
Can you advise on a commercial proposal?
Explain the proposal and the assistance your organisation needs. We can assess the appropriate scope and whether other specialist input is required.
Can we discuss cultural-understanding training?
Yes. This is an area being explored. Share your organisation’s needs so we can discuss whether a suitable programme could be developed, including the role of relevant local contributors.
Do you speak on behalf of a community?
Any representation depends on the client’s instructions and the authority agreed for the matter. The work begins with identifying who the client is and who can provide instructions.
YOUR ORGANISATION. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Let’s hear
what matters to you.
Tell us about your organisation, the issue and the support you are seeking.
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Clear advice.
A considered way forward.
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