Department Of Agriculture, Fisheries And Forestry

Table of Contents

Information systems and recordkeeping...... 3 Consultancies...... 3 Overseas travel...... 3 Waste Management and Recycling...... 3 Carbon Emissions...... 3 Carers (Recognition) Act 2008...... 3 Initiatives for Women...... 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Matters (The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009-2012)...... 3 Queensland Multicultural Policy – Queensland Multicultural Action Plan: 2011-14.....3 Information systems and recordkeeping

Information systems The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) continues to operate, maintain and develop a range of information systems to support services, initiatives and corporate operations. Highlights include:  The Fisheries Management System to support sustainable and profitable fisheries resources  BioSIRT—a biosecurity incident, surveillance and management system to provide an effective and coordinated approach in responding to emergency incidents  ArcGIS—a geospatial information system managing geographic and spatial information in a database for providing and integrating spatial information to information systems  The Laboratory Information Management System—for managing sample testing results  eResearch Archive—a scientific digital data repository to facilitate the publication of scientific knowledge  Various content management systems—for internet and intranet content publishing  Various grant and rebate administration and management systems  eDOCS—an electronic document and records management system

Other major achievements in corporate and information systems during 2011–12 include:  Supporting the department in its actions to deal with biosecurity, flood and cyclone related emergencies  Delivery of a new content management system for internet web publishing  Completion of implementation of Sharepoint 2010—to provide collaboration services and productivity improvements  Continuing to support the implementation of Council of Australian Governments reforms.

Recordkeeping DAFF is operating a record-keeping strategy to ensure that the department is compliant with the Public Records Act 2002, Public Service Act 1996, and Information Standard 40— Recordkeeping.

Records Management Services (RMS) delivers document and records management services to the department.

2011–12 saw the business embedding of the electronic document and records management system—eDOCS with a continued program of training and implementation. All the legacy records (pre-2008) from the former Primary Industries and Fisheries correspondence system were migrated into eDOCS.

Comprehensive transfer protocols were established for non-current records and a number of retrospective file capture projects were undertaken. Brands registration records dating back to 1872 were identified catalogued and transferred to the Queensland State Archives for permanent retention.

A toolkit was developed to facilitate changes arising from machinery-of-government changes including administrative history templates, data mapping tools, processes for identifying records against functions and records migration protocols.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 3 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Consultancies

Table 1: Consultancies

1 May 2011 – Consultancy 30 June 2012

Consultants—Management -

Consultants—Human resources management $37 500

Consultants—Communications -

Consultants—Finance/accounting -

Consultants—Professional/technical $213 691

TOTAL $251 191

DAFF consultancy expenditure outlined in Table 1 is reported for the period 1 May to 30 June 2012 and includes the former Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) corporate related expenditure of $104 995.

The former DEEDI consultancy expenditure for the period 1 July 2011 to 30 April 2012 is reported in the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Annual Report.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 4 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Overseas travel DAFF overseas travel reported in Table 2 is for the two month period May–June 2012. Overseas travel for the period July–April will be reported in the Department of State Development, Planning and Infrastructure annual report.

Table 2: Overseas travel

Contribution Name and Agency External funding Destination Reason for travel from other position cost source sources

Henri Bailleres, France and Underwent experiments Nil $6 468.00 Australian Centre for Team Leader Portugal performed within a World International leading institute in Agricultural industrial and mechanical Research (ACIAR) engineering. Developed recommendations for improvements and changes in the current peeling/slicing methods used by partner companies. Attended the International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) conference and present a paper and be a session chair. Henri Bailleres, Laos Participated in the Nil $3 581.00 Australian Centre for Team Leader inception meeting for a International new ACIAR project and Agricultural lead the team undertaking Research (ACIAR) activities regarding primary wood processing efficiency of the project 'Enhancement of key elements of the value chains for plantation- grown wood in Laos PDR'. Yashvir Africa Attended mid-term Nil $6 000.00 CSIRO/AusAid Chauhan, workshops in Kenya and Senior Research Tanzania for the DAFF Scientist project on assessing Climatic Risk of Aflatoxin contamination in Eastern Africa project and the Capacity and Action for Aflatoxin reduction in Eastern Africa project. Neil Cliffe, United Actively participated in Nil $7 652.03 University of Manager States of successful engagement Southern Helping Primary America and evaluation processes Queensland Producers Adapt used in the Climate Risk to Climate Management and Change Adaptation Project.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 5 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Contribution Name and Agency External funding Destination Reason for travel from other position cost source sources

John Dimes, Ethiopia and Conducted participatory Nil $6 572.68 Sustainable Principal Rwanda modelling workshop with Intensification of Scientist Sustainable Intensification Maize-Legume of Maize-Legume cropping systems for cropping systems for food food security in security in Eastern and Eastern and Southern Africa Southern Africa (SIMLESA) project (SIMLESA) project- scientists and farmers, a Australian Centre for response to project International partner request. Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Kent Fanning, United Attended and presented a Nil $3 240.01 Horticulture Australia Research States of paper at the International Scientist America Plum Conference and make field trips to commercial plum orchards. Peter Graham, Papua New Helped with research and Nil $6 311.36 Australian Centre for Fisheries Guinea development of International Technician sustainable tropical Agricultural aquaculture to increase Research (ACIAR) productivity, by improving skills development and knowledge in both countries. Sharon Hamill, Indonesia Developed improved Nil $3 315.61 Australian Centre for Senior Principal disease and agronomy International Scientist strategies in allium and Agricultural capsicum/chilli crops as Research (ACIAR) part of a joint ACIAR project. Attended a project inception meeting. Stephen Harper, Indonesia Developed improved Nil $2 616.52 Australian Centre for Principal disease and agronomy International Research strategies in allium and Agricultural Scientist capsicum/chilli crops as Research (ACIAR) part of a joint ACIAR project. Attended a project inception meeting. Robert Henriod, Indonesia Met with counterpart Nil $2 833.67 Australian Centre for Senior horticultural and International Horticulturist entomological experts Agricultural and ACIAR delegates to Research (ACIAR) plan, review and provide training in association with the ACIAR program for improving mango and mangosteen fruit quality to meet market access requirements.

Victoria Jones, Hong Kong, Built the export capacity $5 259.27 Nil N/A Research Singapore of Avocado Export Scientist and Malaysia Company and chain partners by tailoring product information resources, delivery of training and setting up of monitoring systems. Undertook in-market trade development activities and supply chain facilitation activities in target markets of Hong Kong, Malaysia & Singapore to increase the value & volume of export sales. Irene Kernot, Philippines Reviewed the Philippines- Nil $2 624.50 Australian Centre for Science Leader Australia horticulture International research programme and Agricultural recommended an Research (ACIAR) extension for five years to build on excellent outcomes in the first phase. Commenced planning the new programme to meet both Philippine and Australian research priorities. Irene Kernot, Samoa Assessed the adoption of Nil $3 509.27 Australian Centre for Science Leader the ACIAR project International Horticulture Industry Agriculture Research Development for market (ACIAR) remote communities: Cape York and Samoa completed in 2008. The adoption study will assess the impact of capacity building of extension staff and the availability and use of information materials by farmers. Rowan United Attended the 4th Nil $4 347.69 Federal Department Lambourne, States of International Animal By- of Agriculture, Manager America Products Symposium to Fisheries and Operations provide input into Forestry (DAFF) (Animal Matthews Report (FMD Biosecurity and Preparedness) Welfare) recommendations. Desmond Indonesia Developed improved Nil $2 227.51 Australian Centre for McGrath, disease and agronomy International Principal strategies in allium and Agricultural Horticulturist capsicum/chilli crops as Research (ACIAR) part of a joint ACIAR

project. Attended a project inception meeting. Nandita Philippines Undertook an ACIAR Nil $4 406.06 Australian Centre for Pathania, Plant funded research trip to International Pathologist the Philippines to Agricultural evaluate ongoing Research (ACIAR) research trials and discuss project outcomes for preparation of a final project report. Anthony Indonesia Validated and confirmed Nil $3 128.27 Australian Centre for Pattison, findings within the ACIAR International Principal project (Hort/2008/040) Agricultural Nematologist about management Research (ACIAR) impacts and soil suppression in relation to Fusarium wilt. Ensured sustained economic banana production. Conduct field evaluations backed by laboratory analysis is essential to this process. Nikolas Indonesia Conducted a series of Nil $5 033.54 Australian Centre for Sachlikidis, lobster experiments on International Senior Fisheries tropical spiny rock Agricultural Biologist lobsters. Research (ACIAR) Linda Smith, Italy Participated in the Nil $5 825.48 Cotton Research and Senior Plant Fusarium Laboratory Development Pathologist Workshop to broaden Corporation (CRDC) Fusarium identification expertise. Lynton Vawdrey, Philippines Reviewed an ACIAR Nil $2 965.00 Australian Centre for Principal Plant funded Southern International Pathologist Philippines fruit program. Agricutural Research (ACIAR) Brett Wedding, Japan Actively participated in a $2,858.63 Nil N/A Principal Trade mission for mango Scientist and avocado processors to meet Japanese buyers and to assess value- adding opportunities. Michael China Attended and presented Nil $2 835.11 Grains Research and Widderick, at the 6th International Development Senior Research Weed Science Congress. Corporation (GRDC) Scientist Developed links with and Weed Society of international counterparts, Queensland sharing information on pertinent weed issues affecting Queensland and other international cropping regions,

including herbicide resistance and new and existing difficult to control weeds. Sara Willis, United Gained knowledge of Nil $7 000.00 Australian Pork Senior States of international pork Limited and Alltech Extension America, production systems Australia Officer Chile and including animal welfare Brazil and environmental management practices as well as processing and marketing initiatives via a Symposium and study tour. Bruce Winter, China Attended the 9th Nil $4 048.62 Meat and Livestock Senior Plant International Oat Australia, Heritage Breeder Conference in Beijing, Seeds China. Present poster paper detailing current departmental research on genetic resistance to leaf rust in oats. Gathered information on the latest research methods, re- establish existing networks and build new networks with international researchers.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 9 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Waste Management and Recycling Based on figures collected from reportable sites, DAFF’s 2011-12 waste generation was approximately 50% more than 2010–11. At most sites, waste generated remained consistent with that of 2010–11. However total waste generated was impacted by the closure of approved disposal sites and the preparation of these sites for sale. Generally, this process will result in higher than normal waste generation due to clean up and ‘make good’ efforts at the vacated sites.

Due to the diverse nature of the department, waste generated ranged from clinical waste including sharps, general laboratory waste and blood products; trackable waste including manure, canine faeces and chemicals; regulated waste including animal effluent, fertilisers and waste chemicals to general office/household/workplace waste including paper, cardboard, printer/toner cartridges and green waste.

Of the waste generated, DAFF reused or recycled approximately 11%.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 10 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Carbon Emissions The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is committed to playing its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the delivery of government services to the community.

The Queensland Government has previously established minimum greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements for departments covering their main greenhouse gas emitting business activities; namely those linked to:  vehicle use  electricity consumption  air travel

These activities are sources of both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, which are reported as carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

It is noted that due to data collection limitations in previous years, the reporting period had been the 12 month period from 1 April of the preceding year to 31 March of the year in which the annual report was prepared. Some of the past data collection limitations have now been addressed. To enable a transition for the reporting period to a standard financial year, as a once-off exercise this annual report (i.e. for the 2011–12 financial year) will additionally outline the emissions data for the preceding three month period of 1 April 2011 to 30 June 2011. For clarity the data for the two periods is presented in each section of Table 3 as two adjacent figures; namely data for the 12-month period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012, followed by data for the three-month period 1 April 2011 to 30 June 2011 (shown in brackets).

Reporting of greenhouse gas emissions by departments is limited due to the complexity of the operational boundaries within the public sector, especially in situations where internal government shared service providers are used. While the best available data has been used, in some instances estimates have had to be reported due to the shortcomings of data collection processes or systems. For example, in those government-owned office buildings where there are multiple government agency tenants and the electricity usage cannot be solely attributed to any one particular agency, the electricity usage by the tenant agencies may be distributed proportionally based on the floor area they occupy.

Importantly, any comparison of emission levels with those of previous periods must first ensure that all the relevant parameters are identical and emissions information have not been affected by changes such as:  changes in the configuration and make-up of the department's building portfolio  changes to building functionality and/or occupancy levels  changes to the emissions conversion factors used ((which may vary from year to year as published in Schedule 1 of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination)).

Table 3 outlines the emissions relating to DAFF for: a) the 12-month period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 b) the preceding three-month period 1 April 2011 to 30 June 2011 (shown in brackets).

Carbon emissions associated with the operations of the DAFF during the 2011–12 year have been calculated by determining DAFF’s share of the former Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) emissions. More detail of the methodology adopted for specific emission sources is set out in the explanatory notes below.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 11 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Table 3: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in tonnes of CO2-e) 1, 2, 3

GROSS Activity LESS offsets NET emissions Notes emissions

Fuel consumption

QFleet leased & department 2 317.72 owned vehicles 3 148.11 (876) 830.39 (442.67) (433.44) 4

Hired vehicles 110.04 (41.85) 67.02 (41.85) 43.03 (0.00) 5

Electricity consumption

20 336.85 (4 Government-owned buildings 342.28) 6

Leased privately-owned buildings 236.81 (74.14) 7

Air travel

Domestic air travel on commercial airlines 926.58 (294.15) 604.29 (294.15) 322.28 (0.00) 8

International air travel on commercial airlines 309.50 (95.04) 161.15 (95.04) 148.36 (0.00) 8

Notes: 1. Figures not in brackets are the emissions calculated for the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. 2. Figures in brackets are the emissions calculated for the 3-month period 1 April to 30 June in 2011, which falls outside the 12-month reporting period of 2011-12. 3. Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW) have advised that no carbon offsets are purchased for electricity on-charged by their department. 4. These emissions are those attributable to fuel consumption in government vehicles and plant, including vehicles leased from QFleet. The Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office (QGCPO) manages the procurement of fuel by means of fuel cards as well as bulk fuel accounts with major suppliers. QGCPO has provided DAFF with data on these purchases. In addition DAFF purchased bulk fuel directly from suppliers in some remote areas. Consumption has been extrapolated from financial data in some instances. All emissions reported represent emissions associated with four primary fuel types: unleaded petrol, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and E-10. Emission offsets were Greenhouse Friendly™ certified carbon offsets. These offsets were made for government vehicles that did not comply with the minimum Greenhouse Vehicle Guide ratings and to contribute to the whole-of-government commitment to offset 50% of vehicle emissions from 2010. 5. The hire car vehicle emissions figures are attributable to Avis Australia vehicles booked under the Standing Offer Arrangement for vehicle hire managed by the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office. The emissions have been calculated by Avis Australia. The emission offsets figure relates to purchased national Greenhouse Friendly™ certified carbon offsets. Hire vehicle related emissions of the former DEEDI were allocated to DAFF and other new departments created from the former DEEDI proportionate to the redistribution of full time equivalent (FTE) staff. Emission offsets have been attributed to new departments in the same proportion as emissions. As of December 2011 the whole-of-government commitment to offset emissions associated with vehicle emissions ceased. 6. Government owned buildings include those owned by DAFF as well as those owned by DHPW and leased to DAFF. DAFF has direct contracts with electricity suppliers in many buildings and relatively complete consumption records are available from these electricity suppliers. Buildings

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 12 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report owned by DHPW are usually multi-tenanted and electricity costs are generally incorporated into rental costs since sub-metering for individual tenants is rare. For these buildings DAFF relies on DHPW for electricity consumption data. For sub-metered tenancies, exact data is generally available. In government office buildings without sub-metering, the electricity consumption and associated emissions have been apportioned 45% to the landlord (DHPW), and 55% to the tenants – in line with historical benchmarking. Incomplete electricity consumption records have been apportioned and/or extrapolated where necessary. Emissions have been calculated by converting relevant electricity consumption using the Scope 2 conversion factor of 0.88 kg CO2- e/kWh as published in Schedule 1 of the NGER Measurement Determination 2008 (amended July 2011). Emissions for DAFF have been extrapolated from former agency emissions using a 2-stage process. Firstly, emissions related to former DEEDI owned sites with an annual electricity consumption of greater than 100 MWh were attributed directly to the new owning entity. Secondly, the remainder of the DAFFs emissions have been extrapolated based upon a redistribution of the emissions of the former DEEDI in line with the redistribution of FTE staff. 7. Emissions related to electricity consumption in leased privately-owned buildings are based on available building-related electricity consumption records. The emissions reported are limited to those linked to the electricity consumed by this department in space leased within buildings other than government-owned (i.e. in privately-owned buildings). Electricity usage has been calculated or estimated using actual electricity records or lease charges received from landlords. Incomplete electricity consumption records have been apportioned and/or extrapolated where necessary. Leased building related emissions for DAFF have been extrapolated by taking the former DEEDI emissions and allocating them to DAFF in line with the redistribution of FTE staff. 8. Air travel includes all flights recorded by the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office (QGCPO), specifically: - international air travel on commercial airlines - domestic air travel on commercial airlines. These emissions are calculated by QGCPO using passenger-kilometres flown from data provided by the relevant commercial airline and applying a methodology based on International Civil Aviation Organisation criteria. This methodology uses an averaged consumption of fuel per passenger for flights, which can then be converted into tonnes of CO2-e. Air travel related emissions for DAFF have been extrapolated by taking the former DEEDI emissions and allocating them to DAFF in line with the redistribution of FTE staff. The emission offsets figure for air travel relates to purchased national Greenhouse Friendly™ certified carbon offsets. Emission offsets have been attributed to new departments in the same proportion as emissions. As of December 2011 the whole-of-government commitment to offset emissions associated with air travel ceased.

Energy Efficiency and Corporate Sustainability Projects During the 2011-12 year the former DEEDI undertook a range of energy efficiency related initiatives. DAFF has benefited from the following former DEEDI energy efficiency initiatives:  Charleville office—lighting retrofit resulting in energy savings estimated at 46,373 kWh per annum.  Longreach office—lighting retrofit resulting in energy savings estimated at 49,327 kWh per annum and undertaken investigations into improving energy efficiency of the air conditioning system.  Wacol Tick Fever Centre—replacement of power packs in 18 emergency/exit lights to be compatible with new energy saving electronic ballast units.

There were 15 Contestable electricity contracts which expired and new contracts were sourced through seeking offers from three Contestable market retailers. The new contracts are for a term of six months and will result in savings of approximately $850,000 had these sites not been in the Contestable market but were left in the normal regulated market. The contracts were taken for a term of six months to align with the QGCPO review of the whole of Government procurement of electricity needs.

Ongoing tariff optimisation reviews have been implemented to ensure that sites are on the most cost effective tariff for their business type and usage profile.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 13 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Carers (Recognition) Act 2008 The department recognises the effort and dedication of its staff members that are carers. Carers provide a vital service to those they care for and the department has a number of actions and strategies to support them in their roles.

The department currently has in place a Diversity and Equity Strategic Plan 2010–12 showing our commitment to building a workplace where we are all given the opportunity to contribute effectively. As a result of this Plan, a Diversity and Equity framework has been developed showing the commitment to the creation of an inclusive environment where we value, respect and treat others equitably, embracing diversity.

Strategies and actions that support the Carers (Recognition) Act 2008  A Diversity and Equity Committee is being developed to provide a forum for discussions, awareness and education to all staff across the department on equity and diversity matters including issues relating to carers.  The department celebrates Carers Week to assist with promoting awareness and education of the valuable role that carers play in our community along with the opportunity to ignite the conversation about carer issues.1  Human Resource policies are sent out to staff for consultation to allow for feedback on policy decisions that impact them.2  The department promotes and maintains a complaints management system accessible to carers and the community. All complaints received are actioned appropriately and feedback is analysed to inform amendments or improvements to departmental service delivery. The department has in place an appeals policy for all employees who believe they have been treated unfairly or are the subject of an unfair process in relation to their employment within the department.3  The department offers flexible work practices for all employees and provides options which can help them to achieve a better work and family balance. In order to maximise the number of potential employees, managers are open to considering different employment arrangements other than the traditional permanent full time placements, through the flexible work arrangements policy, including: job share, part time employment, phased employment, telecommuting purchased leave, career break/extended leave/part year employment, staggered hours, compressed work week.4  The department has in place a carer’s leave policy to provide employees with information on the conditions and entitlements with respect to carer’s leave. Carer’s facilities are located within various locations to assist carers to meet commitments.5

Initiatives for Women DAFF initiatives for women can be found in the DAFF 2011–12 annual report.

1 Section 9(1)(b) principle 1 2 Section 9(1)(b) principle 3 3 Section 9(1)(b) principle 5 4 Section 9(2) principle 6 5 Section 9(2) principle 6

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 14 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Matters (The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009-2012) The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009–12 contributes to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Queensland. It covers four key areas: relationships, respect, opportunities and accountability. DAFF’s actions, outlined below, show our commitment to ‘closing the gap’ and support the National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation.

Table 4: Supporting the Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009–12 Initiative: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander reforms

Action The Queensland Government will work actively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) national Closing the Gap targets and strategies, including in the key areas of early childhood, schooling, housing, health and economic participation. Implementation To increase the economic participation of Indigenous Queenslanders, the progress in Queensland Government strengthened the Indigenous Employment Policy for 2011–12 Queensland Government Building and Civil Construction Projects (IEP 20% Policy) for building and civil construction in discrete communities through the introduction of improved implementation tools, including contract kits, community profiles and the consideration of Indigenous employment submissions as a non-price criteria in tender evaluations.

Indigenous employment, training and supplier requirements were included in a range of capital projects outside discrete communities in a number of projects/programs across Queensland.

To support and encourage the increased participation of Indigenous businesses in supply chains, the Queensland Government has entered into an agreement with QMI Solutions Ltd, trading as Industry Capability Network (Queensland) for:  enhancement of the ICN Gateway database to provide a registry of Indigenous businesses in Queensland and report on the makeup and capability of Queensland Indigenous businesses;  increase Queensland Indigenous businesses access to government and private sector infrastructure and resource and capital asset procurements; and  provide resources to promote the ICN Gateway database and provide ongoing management of the database.

Initiative: Annual agency planning and reporting

Action All Queensland Government agencies will incorporate relevant reconciliation actions in their annual business plans and report on the progress of the implementation of The Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2009-2012 as part of their annual reports. Implementation Reconciliation actions have been incorporated into relevant reports where progress in appropriate. 2011–12 Initiative: Reconciliation Business Forum

Action The Reconciliation Business Forum will be held each year for the next three years

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 15 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Implementation Reconciliation Business Forums were held annually from 2009 to 2011. The progress in forums have provided Indigenous businesses with a range of development and 2011–12 networking benefits.

The 2011 forum was held in Cairns with more than 80 participants taking part.

Initiative: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and capability

Action All Queensland Government agencies will have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness and cultural capability strategies in place to enable staff to better understand, respect and appropriately work with and deliver services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Implementati To assist Queensland public servants to engage meaningfully and appropriately on progress with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, all Queensland in 2011–12 Government agencies have developed Indigenous action plans which include cultural awareness and cultural capability strategies. A Cultural Capability Reference Group of government agencies was established to support the development of a whole of government Cultural Capability Framework and the Public Service Commission has commenced the development of a Cultural Capability Resource Guide.

Initiative: Public Sector employment

Action All government agencies will implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment action plans to target employment retention and career advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, in particular to middle and senior levels. Strategies to support this action include, but are not limited to, trainee, graduate, leadership, coaching, mentoring and mobility initiatives, formal study and professional development. Implementation Project 2 800 was implemented to assist in increasing the percentage of progress in Indigenous people represented across the Queensland public sector. To make this 2011–12 happen, the Queensland Government has worked in partnership with universities, schools, TAFE institutes, employment providers and training organisations to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates find employment.

The Government has also built valuable relationships with Indigenous communities and worked with all public sector agencies and organisations to identify employment opportunities and to connect candidates with appropriate work opportunities.

In addition, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff have access to professional development strategies such as LearnWorX where there are a host of courses that can be undertaken including the four-day Foundations of Leadership course. A 12 month Diploma of Government course tailored specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is also available to assist them to gain the skills necessary to advance their career within the public sector. SARAS is also available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who wish to undertake a degree.

The E2E program is also available which also provides mentors to help E2E students to achieve their study goals. These mentors are also supported by a network which meets monthly.

A departmental Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network group covering the whole state meets monthly.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 16 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Queensland Multicultural Policy – Queensland Multicultural Action Plan: 2011-14

Table 5: Queensland Multicultural Action Plan 2011–14—whole-of-government core outcomes

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 17 Additional Published Information to the 2011-12 Annual Report Core outcome Performance indicators Measure

Improved cultural Number of staff that have participated in Developing online competence of staff cultural competence training annually multicultural training—yet to implement

Number of staff that have participated in Developing online cultural competence training as a multicultural percent of the total number of training—yet to department staff for the year implement

Improved access to Amount spent annually on interpreters $1573.78 interpreters for engaged by department and clients when government funded non-government accessing services organisations

Number of interpreters engaged annually by 12 the department and government funded non-government organisations

Improved Number of key information publications 16 communication and translated into languages other than engagement with English, annually Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Number of languages in which 12 (CALD) communities publications are available and/or organisations Number of information sessions or 0 workshops held for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Number of culturally and linguistically Diversity and diverse groups, peak bodies and other Equity stakeholders consulted or engaged Consultative annually on the development or Committee, HR implementation of department projects, Network services, policies and programs

Improved recruitment Number and percentage of staff 192 and retention indicating they are from a non-English 6.9% strategies for staff speaking background from CALD backgrounds Number of complaints about racial 0 discrimination within the department