The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet envisions a future where the knowledge, perspectives and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are integral to all we do. We strive to create a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that fosters mutual respect, understanding and partnership, empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities to influence decisions on matters that impact their lives.

In realising this vision, we aspire to:

• continue to develop a deep understanding of Australia’s shared histories, actively engage in truth-telling, and listen to diverse perspectives and contributions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff throughout their careers. PM&C will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to enable them to pursue their career aspirations.
• embed cultural safety and eliminate racism, ensuring that all staff are aware of what cultural safety looks like for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and how to foster and maintain it.
• leverage PM&C’s privileged position at the centre of government to create spaces and places that enable and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ voices to be heard, listened to and understood across government. PM&C will collaborate genuinely with internal and external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, supporting self-determination and stronger partnerships to ensure PM&C works to markedly improve outcomes across the country.

In line with commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and the Priority Reforms, our vision sets a course for the department to make purposeful and meaningful progress toward reconciliation.