Building strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and organisations is critical if the Attorney-General’s Department is to succeed in delivering many of the functions the department is responsible for, including negotiating native title, advocating and protecting rights, consumer awareness and the development of laws and policies.

Key partnerships the Attorney-General’s Department has, and is committed to strengthening, include:

  • The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, which is South Australia’s dedicated Aboriginal legal service
  • The Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation through implementation of the Buthera Agreement
  • The Port Adelaide Football Club in its delivery of the Adelaide Power Cup and other programs aimed at promoting increased awareness of Aboriginal culture.

Responsibility

Executive Director, Policy and Community

Target

Review the Terms of Reference for the RAP Committee.
Complete in June annually

Ensure there are at least four Aboriginal representatives on the RAP Committee.
Complete in June annually

RAP Committee continues to meet at least four times per year.
Complete in June annually

Appoint an internal RAP Champion from senior management.
Complete in June annually

Oversee the development, endorsement and launch of this RAP.
Completed in July 2019

Responsibility

Executive Director, Policy and Community

Target

Develop and implement an engagement plan to work with Aboriginal stakeholders.
Complete in June 2020

Continue partnership with the Port Adelaide Football Club Power Community Ltd to support the Aboriginal Power Cup.
Complete in June annually

Identify and communicate with Aboriginal stakeholders on policy priorities as required (e.g. the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, the South Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council, and the Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement).
Complete in June annually

Provide training opportunities for AGD staff to develop an understanding of the cultural protocols of Aboriginal communities.
Complete in June annually

Meet with a minimum of two local Aboriginal organisations to develop guiding principles for future engagement.
Complete in June annually

Establish a minimum of two partnerships to facilitate two-way learning between justice agencies and Aboriginal communities and / or organisations relevant to our sphere of influence.
Complete in June annually

Responsibility

Commissioner for Consumer and Business Services and Chief Recovery Officer

Target

Produce material in the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara languages to increase consumer protection for Aboriginal people and provide information on fine payment plans and early repayment processes.
Completed in December 2019

Responsibility

Director, Human Resources

Target

Provide at least one secondment candidate of ASO6 of above to participate in the Jawun secondment program.
Complete in June annually

Responsibility

Executive Director, Policy and Community

Target

Provide de-identified crime and justice data to NNAC to support joint policy and program planning and decision-making.
Complete in July 2020

Identify strategies to support Narungga people to access employment in the justice sector.
Complete in July 2020

Waive fees for Aboriginal people to change their current name registered with Births, Deaths and Marriages to their traditional name.
Complete in July 2020

Work with NNAC to ensure the details and constitutions of Narungga associations are up to date.
Complete in July 2020

Provide NNAC with copies of records held in the state archives that are not currently held by Narungga.
Complete in July 2020

Work with NNAC to implement strategies for eligible individuals to settle outstanding fines where usual payment options are not a viable option.
Complete in July 2020

Responsibility

Director, Human Resources

Target

Ensure all staff are aware of their obligations under the South Australian Code of Ethics, including the standards relating to professional and respectful behaviour.
Complete in July 2020

Act to address instances of suspected misconduct, including where it relates to racism or discrimination.
Complete in July 2020

Engage with Aboriginal staff to identify and address instances of racism or discrimination.
Complete in July 2020

Educate senior leaders on the effects of racism.
Complete in July 2020

Responsibility

Executive Director, Policy and Community

Target

Engage senior staff in the delivery of RAP actions by delivering quarterly reports to the Executive Management Group.
Complete in January, April, July and October annually

Develop and implement a strategy to communicate the RAP to all internal and external stakeholders.
Complete in December 2019

Promote RAP activity and reconciliation within AGD.
Complete in January and July annually

Responsibility

Executive Director, Policy and Community

Target

Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials to all staff.
Complete in May annually

All business units to organise or participate in internal NRW events.
Complete in May annually

Maintain a department-wide NRW calendar of events to be promoted on the AGD intranet, in conjunction with whole of government practices.
Complete in May annually

Contribute to the whole of government NRW calendar of events coordinated by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Complete in May annually

All business units to register their events on Reconciliation Australia’s NRW website.
Complete in May annually

Chief Executive to communicate to all staff to encourage participation in at least one NRW event.
Complete in May annually

Provide business unit heads and Aboriginal staff with a reminder regarding options for Aboriginal staff to access leave entitlements to participate in cultural events including local NRW events.
Complete in May annually

RAP Committee to participate in at least one external NRW event.
Complete in May annually