Our objectives

There are 8 objectives of the Reframing the Relationship. These objectives aim to meet our obligations under chapter 1, part 3 section 21 Responsibilities for supporting a reframed relationship with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Objective 1

Recognising and honouring Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Queensland.

Objective 2

Engaging in truth-telling about the shared history of all Australians.

Objective 3

Recognising the importance to Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the right to self-determination.

Objective 4

Promoting cultural safety and cultural capability at all levels of the public sector.

Objective 5

Working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to actively promote, include and act in a way that aligns with their perspectives, particularly when making decisions directly affecting them.

Objective 6

Ensuring the workforce and leadership of the entities are reflective of the community they serve, having regard to chapter 2 and chapter 3, part 3 of the Act.

Objective 7

Promoting a fair and inclusive public sector that supports a sense of dignity and belonging for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Objective 8

Supporting the aims, aspirations and employment needs of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the need for their greater involvement in the public sector.