Proper consultation processes with appropriate cultural authorities should always be followed and approvals and permissions sought accordingly. Respect the communal nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social structures, timeframes and decision-making processes: a group may have to wait for the “right” people to be present, and meetings may need to be scheduled around cultural obligations or travel considerations (especially in remote locations). Understand that the consultation process may be lengthy as each community needs time to consider and consult.