ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

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Consultations

Community consultations, Binjari, Northern Territory

Consultations

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When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved​.

Open consultations

Tell us what you think about Income Management

The Department of Social Services is consulting with the community on the future of Income Management.

Future of Income Management | engage.dss.gov.au

Consultation closes: 6 December 2024
Consultation opened: 14 October 2024

Northern Territory

Review of the Indigenous Art Code

A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country.

Review of the Indigenous Art Code | Office for the Arts

Consultation closes: 29 November 2024
Consultation opened: 1 October 2024

Have your say and help end family, domestic and sexual violence

Public consultation is now open to inform the development of the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan.

Family Safety Plan Public Submissions Form | Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices | SNAICC

Consultation closes: 4 November 2024
Consultation opened: 18 October 2024

Designing Murray—Darling Basin First Nations Water Holding Arrangements

We are seeking Basin First Nations Peoples’ input to the design of enduring water holding arrangements aimed at increasing ownership and stewardship of water for First Nations Peoples within the Basin.

Consulting on First Nations water holding arrangements - DCCEEW

Consultation closes: 1 November 2024
Consultation opened: 26 September 2024

Australia wide

Technical Guidelines on the Archaeological Assessment of First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage in Commonwealth Waters

We invite you to provide feedback on the draft technical guidelines that will help in the assessment, protection and management of First Nations underwater cultural heritage in Commonwealth waters.

Australian Historic Shipwrecks Program - DCCEEW

Consultation closes: 29 November 2024
Consultation opened: 1 August 2024

Australia-wide - All Australian states and territories plus Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island.

Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program

Inform the design of the Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program to help First Nations people transition from the justice system into employment.

Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program - Consultations to inform the design and implementation of the program - DEWR Consult hub

Consultation closes: 8 November 2024
Consultation opened: 3 October 2024

The department wants to hear from interested parties, including:

  • First Nations people with lived experience of the justice system
  • First Nations communities
  • First Nations organisations and representatives
  • Employment Services Peaks and providers 
  • State and Territory corrections and youth justice agencies.