Reconciliation Action Plan

The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2023–2025 (PDF, 9.7 MB) Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2023–2025 (DOCX, 776 KB) will advance reconciliation over the next two years across the public sector—reframing the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This Reconciliation Action Plan contains 24 actions across four key areas:

relationships (7)
respect (4)
opportunities (5)
accountability and governance (8)

Our commitment to reconciliation

The Reconciliation Action Plan 2018–2022 Evaluation Report (PDF, 2.5 MB) found considerable advancements were achieved to embed reconciliation across Queensland Government during the reporting period from 2018 to 2022 and recommended an increased focus on creating First Nations employment opportunities and increasing procurement from First Nations businesses.

To ensure greater accountability, each department will:

provide their reconciliation progress and outcomes for inclusion in the Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan Annual Report, which is published online to demonstrate accountability and transparency
discuss their progress on activities to support reconciliation at the quarterly Cultural Agency Leaders committee meetings
provide regular feedback and monitoring on these measures for inclusion in the Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan Annual Report.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander equity with excellence embeds a 'First Nations First' approach to the design and delivery of policies, programs and services.

We know if we get this right for First Nations Queenslanders, we will get this right for all Queenslanders.

All Queensland Government departments will commit to achieving equity with excellence by contributing to the actions within this Reconciliation Action Plan.

Our vision for reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is building a reframed relationship that acknowledges, embraces and celebrates the humanity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and achieves equity through excellence for the First Nations peoples of Queensland.

The Queensland Government recognises that:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their individual cultures are unique
colonisation has left an enduring legacy of economic and social disadvantage that many First Nations peoples continue to experience
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have continuing cultural rights and responsibilities as the First Peoples of Queensland
regional and place-based approaches are required to address the different needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

To achieve reconciliation, it is essential that all Queensland Government departments, agencies, statutory authorities, local governments, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to work together in partnership and to share responsibilities.

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Reconciliation action plans

Note: The RAP 2018–2021 was due to end on 30 June 2021. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RAP was extended to 31 December 2022. In 2019–2020, the Queensland Government refreshed some of the targets and added five additional targets.