The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2023–2025 Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2023–2025 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:
The Reconciliation Action Plan 2018–2022 Evaluation Report 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:
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 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:
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.
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.
Note: Abt Associates was engaged to deliver an independent evaluation of the Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2018–2022.
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Email: RAP@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au