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Ribnga Green
Ribnga Green comes from Halls Creek in Western Australia and is a member of the nation of Jaru peoples whose traditional land is in the southeast part of the Kimberley region. He is in the process of completing a Masters degree in law at the Flinders University of South Australia where he also does some teaching in the Law School. His thesis covers the laws and customs of Indigenous Australians in the context of the native title debate. He also works part time with the Adelaide law firm Knox & Hargrave in the Indigenous Business Unit.

Ribnga has a long history of involvement in Aboriginal community work. He was an executive member of the Kimberley Land Council and was active in the move by traditional owners to return to and reclaim some of their traditional lands. He has also worked as an advisor to a Minister in federal parliament in the early nineties. His special interest now is to use his legal skills to continue to advance the interests of Indigenous peoples. He returns to Halls Creek often to maintain his connections with his people and to contribute to community issues as requested from time to time.

Within Aboriginal Australia he takes a special interest and concern in ensuring that cultural protocols are observed and respected; in particular, the issue of adequate protection for Indigenous intellectual property rights. As part of his concerns for ensuring Indigenous voices are heard, Ribnga is also involved in providing a forum for Aboriginal stories, which will become a part of the web site in the near future..

Robyn Pedler
Robyn’s experience relating to her knowledge and interest in Australian Aboriginal Cultures and People, plus a solid background in journalism and business as a bookshop proprietor, bring to Aboriginal Australia a high degree of expertise.

All the books presented for sale have been personally reviewed by Robyn and vetted for authenticity and provenance, therefore it is with confidence and pride that we present the following selection of Books for your perusal.

Founder/Manager

John James Whiting (Managing Director) Age 46 years After three years with Myer SA stores as a divisional buyer, John started UltraTune in S.A./N.T. in 1981.

As a franchisee/franchisor he has overseen the establishment of many businesses that are still operating successfully today.

Following the sale of his businesses in 1996, John has spent the past four years developing the Aboriginal Australia concept. This has involved gaining support from key Aboriginal groups, developing the test web site, securing unique and vital business alliances and formulating the strategic plan for the business.

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Directors

Richard Vincent Ryan AO (Chairman) Age 57 years Richard is the Chief Executive Officer of Henry Walker Group Limited, as well as being Chairman of Camberwell Coal Pty Ltd and RHA Pastoral Pty. Richard is also a Director of N.T. Treasury Corporation Advisory Board and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commercial Development Corporation. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors and Fellow of the Institute of Management. Richard brings to the company a wealth of public company experience and management expertise

Paul Ah Chee Ngala
(Non-Executive Director) Age 42 years Paul is currently Chairman of the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association and is in the forefront of Aboriginal business development. He has been involved in the development of Aboriginal tourism, music, art and culture both nationally and internationally. Paul is currently the General Manager of the Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre in Alice Springs which was a major international tourism award winner in 1999. Paul was instrumental in the development and management of the successful aboriginalart.com.au web site.

Ribnga Kenneth Green
(Executive Director) Age 46 years Ribnga joined Aboriginal Australia early in 1998, initially his involvement came through his work with the commercial legal firm, Knox and Hargrave. His early employment included work in remote communities, the public service and teaching at universities. Ribnga has over 25 years involvement in Aboriginal affairs. He brings to the company a special interest in intellectual property rights.

John James Whiting
(Managing Director) Age 46 years After three years with Myer SA stores as a divisional buyer, John started UltraTune in S.A./N.T. in 1981.

As a franchisee/franchisor he has overseen the establishment of many businesses that are still operating successfully today.

Following the sale of his businesses in 1996, John has spent the past four years developing the Aboriginal Australia concept. This has involved gaining support from key Aboriginal groups, developing the test web site, securing unique and vital business alliances and formulating the strategic plan for the business.

Michael Damian Kenneally
(Non-Executive Director) Age 50 years Michael is a specialist in information systems and telecommunications, focused on geographic information systems, network and infrastructure development, wireless and mobile data systems. Assignments include projects with IBM, Digital, Fujitsu, Telstar, General Electric, Optus, Telstra, Telecom NZ, Los Angeles County, Australian Bureau of Statistics, California Highway Patrol and many governments, most recently the Government of Bulgaria in 1999.

Simon Thomas OÆLoughlin
(Non-Executive Director) Age 42 years Simon is a partner in the legal firm, OÆLoughlins. His corporate clients include a number of large publicly listed companies. Simon specialises in taxation, intellectual property, information technology, corporate and commercial law.

Simon Lee Robertson
(Alternate Director for R V Ryan) Age 39 years Simon is Principal Executive Finance for Henry Walker Group Limited and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

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Copyright
Aboriginal Australia gratefully acknowledges the use of these images. Copies of these photos may be available for purchase. If you have an interest in a photo please contact us.

⌐ SA Museum

These photos were taken by Cecil Hacket who accompanied Norman Tindale on their 1933 expedition to the Mann Ranges.

These photos were taken by Norman Tindale on his 1933's expedition to the Mann Ranges.

These photos were taken by Norman Tindale on his 1960's expedition to North Queensland.

⌐ P Stewart
These photos were taken by Peter Stewart on various field trips across Australia.

⌐ Desert Tracks
As supplied by tour operator.

⌐ Davidsons Arnhemland Safari's
As supplied by tour operator.

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