Acknowledgement of Country

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay our respects to the peoples, the cultures, and Elders past and present, including within the department, in our communities and among those we collaborate with to deliver our work.

Use of sensitive terms

The terms ‘Aboriginal’, ‘Torres Strait Islander’, ‘Indigenous’ and ‘First Nations’ may be used interchangeably throughout this document. Using these terminologies, we seek to acknowledge and honour diversity, shared knowledge and experiences as well as the right of stakeholders to define their own identities.

Cultural Sensitivity Advice

First Nations peoples should be aware that this document may contain the names and images of deceased persons.

Copyright

This Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been developed and published in accordance with Reconciliation Australia’s RAP Licensing Agreement.

Use of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is used in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. For more information, visit the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinets website.

Contact Details

For more information about the RAP please contact the Director, Diversity and Inclusion.