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DPC18/4066 GPO Box 2343 Adelaide SA 5001 DX 56201 30 May 2019 Tel 08 8226 3500 Fax 08 8226 3535 www.dpc.sa.gov.au

Hon Kyam Maher MLC Parliament House North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000

Dear Mr Maher

Freedom of information application

I refer to your request received by the Office of the Premier seeking access under section 13 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the Act) to:

Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all documents (including but not limited to physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes, emails, internal correspondence and any other correspondence) regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

The Department for the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is responsible for providing determinations on behalf of the Office of the Premier. Under the Act, an agency has 30 days to respond to a freedom of information request. As DPC did not respond to your request within the time frame required, the department is deemed to have refused you access to all documents relevant to your application. However, I have determined to process the request as if the statutory time frame had been met.

55 documents were identified as answering the terms of your application and I have determined to release these documents as follows: • I grant you access to 16 documents in full, copies of which are enclosed; • I grant you access to 9 documents in part, copies of which are also enclosed; and • I refuse access to 30 documents.

Documents released in full

Documents 2, 4, 27, 30, 34, 35, 41, 43, 46, 47 and 50-52

Documents 42, 44 and 53 are duplicates of the same document and are publicly available at the following website address: https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriginal-affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal- affairs-action-plan-2019-2020

Documents released in part

Documents 8, 11, 13, 19 and 20

For Official Use Only – I1 – A1 These documents contain information which, if released, would disclose details concerning a deliberation or decision of Cabinet. I have therefore determined to exempt this information pursuant to clause 1(1)(e).

Documents 11, 45, 48, 49 and 54

These documents contain information relating to the personal affairs of third parties, namely mobile phone numbers. Under clause 6(1) of Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the Act), a document is exempt if its disclosure would involve the ‘unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person’. In my view, it would be unreasonable to disclose these mobile phone numbers and I have therefore determined to remove this information pursuant to clause 6(1).

Documents refused in full

Documents 1, 3, 5-7, 9, 10, 12, 14-16, 18, 21-26, 28, 29, 31-33, 36-40 and 55

These documents consist of information which, if released, would disclose details concerning a deliberation or decision of Cabinet and as such are exempt from release pursuant to clause 1(1)(e).

Document 17

This document is an extract from a document which was submitted to Cabinet and is therefore exempt pursuant to clause 1(1)(c).

Exemptions

Clause 1 – Cabinet documents

(1) A document is an exempt document –

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(c) if it is a document that is a copy of or part of, or contains an extract from, a document referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); or

(e) if it contains matter the disclosure of which would disclose information concerning any deliberation or decision of Cabinet.

Clause 6 – Documents affecting personal affairs

(1) A document is an exempt document if it contains matter the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead).

In compliance with Premier and Cabinet Circular PC045 - Disclosure Logs for Non- Personal Information Released through Freedom of Information (PC045), DPC is now required to publish a log of all non-personal information released under the Freedom of Information Act 1991.

In accordance with this Circular, any non-personal information determined for release as part of this application, may be published on the DPC website. A copy of PC045 can be

Page 2 of 3 found at the following address: http://dpc.sa.gov.au/what-we-do/services-for- government/premier-and-cabinet-circulars Please visit the website for further information.

Right to internal review

If you are aggrieved with this determination, you have a right to apply for internal review under subsection 29(1) of the Act. Pursuant to subsection 29(2), your application must:

• be in writing • be addressed to the principal officer, and • be lodged at an office of DPC, or emailed to [email protected] within 30 days after the day on which you receive this letter or within such further time as the principal officer may allow.

If you have any questions in relation to this matter, please contact Damian Gilbert, Freedom of Information Officer, on telephone 8429 5489 or via email at [email protected].

Yours sincerely

Kelly Biggins ACCREDITED FOI OFFICER

Encl Schedule of documents Documents for release

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Freedom of information application from the Hon Kyam Maher MLC seeking access to: Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all documents (including but not limited to physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes, emails, internal correspondence and any other correspondence) regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 1. 08/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 2. 21/05/2018 Email N/A Released in full

3. Minute 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 2 document 4. 22/05/2018 Email N/A Released in full

5. Minute 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 4 document 6. Attachment 1 to Minute 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 5 document 7. 22/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 8. 22/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Released in part Cabinet document 9. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 8 document 10. Attachment 2 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 8 document 11. 22/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Released in part Cabinet document; 6(1) – Personal affairs

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No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 12. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 11 document 13. 22/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Released in part Cabinet document 14. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 13 document 15. Attachment 2 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 13 document 16. Attachment 3 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 13 document 17. Extract from Cabinet submission 1(1)(c) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 13 document 18. Attachment 4 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 13 document 19. 23/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Released in part Cabinet document 20. 28/05/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Released in part Cabinet document 21. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 20 document 22. 07/06/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 23. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 22 document 24. 03/07/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document

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No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 25. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 24 document 26. 20/07/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 27. 30/07/2018 Email N/A Released in full

28. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 27 document 29. 02/10/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 30. 06/11/2018 Email N/A Released in full

31. Attachment 1 to Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 30 document 32. 13/11/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 33. 26/11/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 34. 26/11/2018 Email N/A Released in full

35. 26/11/2018 Email N/A Released in full

36. 26/11/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 37. 28/11/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 38. 29/11/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document

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No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 39. Draft Plan 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet Attachment to document 38 document 40. 03/12/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document 41. 04/12/2018 Email N/A Released in full

42. Final Action Plan N/A Released in full https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriginal- affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal-affairs- action-plan-2019-2020

Attachment to document 41 43. 04/12/2018 Email N/A Released in full

44. Final Action Plan N/A Released in full https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriginal- affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal-affairs- action-plan-2019-2020

Attachment to document 43 45. 06/12/2018 Email 6(1) – Released in part Personal affairs 46. 06/1 2/2018 Email N/A Released in full

47. Draft Media Release N/A Released in full

Attachment to document 46 48. 06/12/2018 Email 6(1) – Released in part Personal affairs 49. Media Release 6(1) – Released in part Personal Attachment to document 48 affairs 50. 07/1 2/2018 Email N/A Released in full

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No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 51. Draft Speech Notes N/A Released in full

Attachment to document 50 52. 10/12/2018 Email N/A Released in full

53. Final Action Plan N/A Released in full https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriginal- affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal-affairs- action-plan-2019-2020

Attachment to document 52 54. 10/12/2018 Email 6(1) – Released in part Personal affairs 55. 11/12/2018 Email 1(1)(e) – Refused in full Cabinet document

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From: Vounasis, Angela (DTTI) Sent: Monday, 21 May 2018 12:18 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: Sensitive SA Cabinet - South Australian Tourism Commission proposals Attachments: Signed minute - Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.pdf

Good afternoon

Please find attached South Australian Tourism Commissions' project proposals to develop the State Strategic Plan for Aboriginal Affairs.

Kind regards

Angela Vounasis

Cabinet and Parliamentary Officer Hon David Ridgway MLC Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

T: 08 8226 8522 1 F: 08 8226 8444 e: Angela.Vounasis3(@sa.gov.au

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From: Vounasis, Angela (DTTI) Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2018 9:56 AM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: Sensitive SA Cabinet - Department of State Development proposals Attachments: Signed minute - Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.pdf

Good morning

Please find attached the Department of State Development project proposals to develop the State Strategic Plan for Aboriginal Affairs.

Kind regards

Angela Vounasis

Cabinet and Parliamentary Officer Hon David Ridgway MLC Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

T: 08 8226 8522 ( F: 08 8226 8444 e: Angela.Vounasis3(@sa.gov.au

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From: DEM:Cabinet Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2018 1:08 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Chapman Van Duivenbode, Grace (DPC) Subject: RE: SENSITIVE: SA Cabinet - Message to all Ministers Clause 1(1)(e) Attachments:

Hi Richard,

Please see attached Project Briefs - Aboriginal Economic Participation from the Office of the Minister for Energy and Mining.

If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Moll (Minerals) and Lee Kinnear (Energy)

Thanks Vanessa

Vanessa Squeo Cabinet and Parliament Officer

Office of the Minister for Energy and Mining

T +61 (8) 8429 2694 E vanessa.squeo(a),sa.gov.au

Level 17, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 GPO Box 974, Adelaide, South Australia 5001 DX 114

Clause 1(1)(e)

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From: Maddeford, Selena (DHS) Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2018 2:07 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Higgins, Mandy (DHS) Subject: FW: SENSITIVE: SA Cabinet - Message to all Ministers - Aboriginal projects for consideration in the new Aboriginal Strategic Plan. Attachments: Clause 1(1)(e)

Importance: High

Hi Richard

Please see attached as requested by the Chief of Staff.

Kind regards

Selena Maddeford (Staude) Ministerial Adviser

Office of the Hon Michelle Lensink MLC Minister for Human Services Department of Human Services Tel: 08 8463 6560 Mobile: Clause 6(1) Email: [email protected]

Government of South Australia Department of Human Services

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From: Bailey, Cullen (DEWNR) Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2018 7:09 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Speirs, David (DEWNR); Walker, Erin (DEWNR) Subject: RE: Urgent: Aboriginal Affairs - plan [SEC=Government, DLM=Sensitive] Attachments: Clause 1(1)(e)

Importance: High

Sensitive

Hi Richard See attached potential projects from our portfolio areas. Please let me know if you need anything else on this. Cullen Chief of Staff - Minister for Environment and Water Clause 1(1)(e)

1 Clause 1(1)(e)

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From: Smith, Damian (AGD) Sent: Wednesday, 23 May 2018 10:14 AM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Chapman Van Duivenbode, Grace (DPC) Subject: RE: SENSITIVE: SA Cabinet - Message to all Ministers

Hello Richard

I'm coordinating responses from our agencies for this request and am currently awaiting Minster review prior to sending through.

We do have some information to come, just need to apologise for the delay.

Regards Damian

Pa4miv,w SKti - I Parliament and Cabinet Officer Office of the Hon Corey Wingard MP Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services I Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing P: (08) 846 36671

Clause 1(1)(e)

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2 20 Church, Terri (DPC)

From: Chapman Van Duivenbode, Grace (DPC) Sent: Monday, 28 May 2018 8:41 AM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: FW: SENSITIVE: SA Cabinet - Message to all Ministers Clause 1(1)(e) Attachments:

Good morning Richard,

Please find attached project proposal from the Department of Industry and Skills and the Industry Advocate.

Regards

Grace Chapman van Duivenbode

Cabinet Officer Office of the Premier of South Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet T: +61 (08) 842 95076

From: Adams, Tania (DIS) Sent: Monday, 28 May 2018 8:38 AM To: Chapman Van Duivenbode, Grace (DPC) Cc: Tan, Jenny (DIS) ; Treasure, Sarah (DIS) Subject: RE: SENSITIVE: SA Cabinet - Message to all Ministers

Hi Grace

Please find attached project proposals from DIS and the Industry Advocate approved by Minister Pisoni.

Kind regards

Tania Adams Cabinet and Parliamentary Officer

Office of the Hon David Pisoni MP Minister for Industry and Skills

T +61 (8) 8303 2954 E tania.adams(a~sa.gov.au

Clause 1(1)(e)

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2 27 Church, Terri (DPC)

From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Monday, 30 July 2018 9:36 AM To: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) Subject: aboriginal affairs statement (2) Attachments: aboriginal affairs statement (2).docx

Kirstie

Attached is revised communication to SMC.

Richard

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From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2018 9:49 AM To: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) Subject: RE: Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan [DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

Kirstie

Much appreciated

Richard

From: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2018 9:42 AM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Saunders, Nerida (DPC-AAR) Subject: RE: Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan [DLM=For-Official-Use-Only]

For Official Use Only

Good morning, Richard.

Please find attached, as requested, the latest version of the Aboriginal Action Plan.

Please let me know if you need any further information on it.

Regards,

Kirstie

From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2018 6:56 AM To: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) Subject: Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan

Kirstie

The Premier has asked if he can see the latest draft of the plan (not for changing — he wants to think about the best way to launch it — I raised this with him after our discussion yesterday).

Thanks

Richard

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From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Monday, 26 November 2018 3:32 PM To: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) Subject: Action Plan Launch

Kirstie

Looks like the Premier can do this between 3.30 and 5 pm on 10 December.

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From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Monday, 26 November 2018 3:46 PM To: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) Subject: Action Plan Launch

Kirstie

I understand the launch is being slotted in for 3.30 to 5 pm on December 10

Jonathon Wotton will confirm.

Richard 41 Church, Terri (DPC)

From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 2:39 PM To: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Subject: RE: Action Plan

Lucinda

Much appreciated.

Richard

From: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 1:51 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) ; Boag, Rachel (DPC-AAR) Subject: RE: Action Plan

Hi Richard

Please see attached the final Action Plan. This will be available in hard copy on Friday afternoon.

Kind regards

Lucinda Watson Manager Policy and Statewide Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Department of the Premier and Cabinet

T +61 (8) 8429 3138 1 F +61 (8) 8226 8999 E Lucinda.Watson([email protected] I W dpc.sa.gov.au

Level 2, 11 Waymouth Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 GPO Box 320, Adelaide SA 5001 DX 452

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From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 9:12 AM 1 To: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Subject: Action Plan

Lucinda

Hi Can you advise when the final Action Plan document will be available.

The Premier's media team are seeking a copy so they can work on a press statement and associated information for next Monday's launch.

Thanks

Richard

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From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 2:12 PM To: Hurn, Ashton (DPC) Subject: FW: Action Plan Attachments: SA Gov Action Plan 2019-20 FINAL reduced.pdf

Ashton

Final action plan document.

Richard

From: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 1:51 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) ; Boag, Rachel (DPC-AAR) Subject: RE: Action Plan

Hi Richard

Please see attached the final Action Plan. This will be available in hard copy on Friday afternoon.

Kind regards

Lucinda Watson Manager Policy and Statewide Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Department of the Premier and Cabinet

T +61 (8) 8429 3138 1 F +61 (8) 8226 8999 E Lucinda.Watson(a)sa.gov.au I W dpc.sa.gov.au

Level 2, 11 Waymouth Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000 GPO Box 320, Adelaide SA 5001 DX 452

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We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of these ancestral lands. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal people to Country.

1 From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 9:12 AM To: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Subject: Action Plan

Lucinda

Hi Can you advise when the final Action Plan document will be available.

The Premier's media team are seeking a copy so they can work on a press statement and associated information for next Monday's launch.

Thanks

Richard

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From: Welch, Haley (DPC) Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2018 11:19 AM To: Mansell, Mackenzie (DPC); Van Den Brink, Ruth (DPC) Cc: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: RE: Aboriginal Action Plan launch

Apologies MacKenzie — I don't have any information in relation to this.

I have CC'ed Richard Yeeles who is the Aboriginal Affairs adviser— he may be able to assist you.

Thanks Haley

From: Mansell, Mackenzie (DPC) Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2018 10:54 AM To: Van Den Brink, Ruth (DPC) ; Welch, Haley (DPC) Subject: Aboriginal Action Plan launch

Morning.

Could you please send me any details either of you have on the Aboriginal Action Plan launch on Monday?

Thanks so much.

MacKenzie Mansell Communications Adviser to the Premier Level 15, State Administration Centre, 200 Victoria Square, Adelaide E: Mackenzie. mansell(aD-sa.gov.au I P:Clause 6(1)

Office of the Premier of South Australia

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From: Mansell, Mackenzie (DPC) Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2018 11:27 AM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: RE: Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan_

That's fantastic.

Thanks Richard.

From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2018 11:26 AM To: Mansell, Mackenzie (DPC) Subject: Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan_

Mackenzie

I have been dealing with Ashton on this.

Attached is a press statement Ashton has prepared for release on Monday.

The launch is from 3.30 to 5 pm at Ayers House.

Let me know if you need any further information.

Richard Government of MEDIA RELEASE South Australia 47

Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier

Monday 10 December 2018 Premier launches first SA Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan South Australian Premier Steven Marshall MP will today launch the first South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan. Developed following engagement with Aboriginal community leaders and a coordinated across government effort, this plan will deliver positive and practical on-the-ground outcomes through 32 specific activities over the next two years. Premier Marshall said that the action plan is focused on creating opportunities for Aboriginal employment and the establishment of more Aboriginal owned and operated businesses and improving the quality and cost efficiency of service delivery to Aboriginal South Australians. "Today we are delivering on a plan which demonstrates the new government's commitment to making a real improvement to the lives of Aboriginal South Australians," Premier Marshall said. "This plan provides opportunities for Aboriginal employment in decision-making and building the capacity of Aboriginal communities to manage their own affairs and engage effectively with government. "Collaboratively, the government and Aboriginal communities will pilot new and innovative activities for implementation across the state. It will enable us to draw on each other's strengths and expertise, to deliver culturally-appropriate and community-driven services and programs. "I'm not one to pretend that government can solve all problems, but I do believe we can do much better in providing some achievable and measurable outcomes for our Aboriginal communities. "There will be regular updates on our progress so that we can identify what is working and just as importantly, what isn't working. This will provide a benchmark for continuous improvement in government policies and in the programs and services Aboriginal people and communities receive. "I certainly believe that together, we can deliver a more positive and just society for all South Australians.

Media Contact: Ashton Hum Clause 6(1) Church, Terri (DPC) 48

From: Hurn, Ashton (DPC) Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2018 4:21 PM To: Mansell, Mackenzie (DPC) Cc: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: RE: Aboriginal Affairs action plan Attachments: Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan_MR_Premier.doc

Apologies—the final is attached.

From: Hurn, Ashton (DPC) Sent: Thursday, 6 December 2018 4:14 PM To: Mansell, Mackenzie (DPC) Cc: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) ; Hurn, Ashton (DPC) Subject: Aboriginal Affairs action plan

Hi Mackenzie,

The attached is the approved release for Monday's 3:15 announcement.

Please schedule it for general distribution on Monday at 3:3013M.

Note that I will be giving it to ABC InDaily and Oz under embargo early Monday.

I'll be in Whyalla with the. Premier on Monday.

Cheers

Ashton Hurn Premier's Senior Press Secretary

Office of the Premier of South Australia

Level 15, State Administration Centre, 200 Victoria Square Adelaide E: ashton.hurn(c_)sa.gov.au I W: www.premier.sa.gov.au M: Clause 6(1)

Government of South Australia 49

Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier

Monday 10 December 2018 Premier launches first SA Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall MP will today launch the first South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

Developed following engagement with Aboriginal community leaders and a coordinated across government effort, this plan will deliver positive and practical on-the-ground outcomes through 32 specific activities over the next two years.

Premier Marshall said that the action plan is focused on creating opportunities for Aboriginal employment and the establishment of more Aboriginal owned and operated businesses and improving the quality and cost efficiency of service delivery to Aboriginal South Australians.

"Today we are delivering on a plan which demonstrates the new government's commitment to making a real improvement to the lives of Aboriginal South Australians," Premier Marshall said.

"This plan provides opportunities for Aboriginal employment in decision-making and building the capacity of Aboriginal communities to manage their own affairs and engage effectively with government.

"Collaboratively, the government and Aboriginal communities will pilot new and innovative activities for implementation across the state. It will enable us to draw on each other's strengths and expertise, to deliver culturally-appropriate and community-driven services and programs.

"I'm not one to pretend that government can solve all problems, but I do believe we can do much better in providing some achievable and measurable outcomes for our Aboriginal communities.

"There will be regular updates on our progress so that we can identify what is working and just as importantly, what isn't working. This will provide a benchmark for continuous improvement in government policies and in the programs and services Aboriginal people and communities receive.

"I certainly believe that together, we can deliver a more positive and just society for all South Australians.

A copy of the Action Plan is available here: www.dpc.sa.gov.au/aboriqinalaffairsactionplan

Media Contact: Ashton Hum Clause 6(1) Church, Terri (DPC) 50

From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Friday, 7 December 2018 8:17 AM To: Wotton, Jonathon (DPC); Tonkin, Esther (DPC) Subject: Aboriginal Action Plan - speech Attachments: AARV2018-001149 6277610 - Draft Speech.docx

Jonathon/Esther

Speech notes for launch of Aboriginal Action Plan on Monday.

Richard 51

Speech Notes

Hon Steven Marshall MP Premier of South Australia

LAUNCH OF THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS ACTION PLAN 2019-2020

Monday 10 December 2018 3.15pm for a 3.30pm start — 5.00pm The Conservatory, Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide (Acknowledgements)

My Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues

Representatives of our Aboriginal communities

Heads and representatives of Government agencies

Ladies and Gentlemen

(Welcome)

Thank you, Kirstie.

And thank you to Jack and his dance group for the fantastic

Welcome to Country.

2 I am inspired and uplifted each and every time I witness this

important tradition.

And today Jack, you've really set the scene for us as we launch the South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action

Plan.

Before continuing, I too would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional land of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their Country.

We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.

3 (Speech)

I thank you all for accepting my invitation to this afternoon's important event.

My Government is committed to making real improvements to the lives of Aboriginal South Australians.

That is why, as Premier, I have taken responsibility for the

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation portfolio.

It was an intentional choice to provide this important portfolio with the highest recognition possible within government.

4 For a long time, it has been very clear to me that to make a real

difference to the lives of Aboriginal people, we must take an

across-government approach.

Responsibility for achieving positive outcomes has to be attributed at the highest levels — to ministers and their agency executives.

Our approach and this Plan have been the subject of considerable discussion in Cabinet since our election.

I commend all of my ministers for the interest they have taken and the commitment they are making to the successful implementation of this — South Australia's first Aboriginal Action

Plan.

5 Because without an across-government focus and commitment,

it won't succeed.

The most senior levels of our public sector have also dedicated

substantial resources, time and commitment to the

development of this Action Plan.

We are all very keen to see these crucial, place-based activities

and services get underway, and the resulting improved

outcomes for all Aboriginal people in our State.

The Plan we are launching today brings together 32 distinct

Actions that my government will deliver to achieve some real,

on-the-ground outcomes for Aboriginal people.

6 It has been developed to focus on three priority areas:

o Economic Participation;

o Better Services; and

o Capacity Building.

Priority one, economic participation, is recognised as fundamental to achieving sustained improvement across a range of indicators in education, employment, health and justice.

The Action Plan contains eight activities that will enhance opportunities for Aboriginal employment. This includes aboriginal employment in the public sector,

increasing the number of Aboriginal-owned businesses, and

creating more regional and remote jobs for Aboriginal people.

The second priority area is focussed on providing better

services, and improved coordination across policy, program

and service delivery.

The Plan contains 14 service-related activities that will improve

access to government services, deliver more tailored, place- .

based responses, and perhaps most importantly, enable better

collaboration between government and Aboriginal people.

The final priority area is building strong and capable

Aboriginal communities, which through 10 Actions, will

develop capacity and empower Aboriginal leaders to participate

in decision-making that affects Aboriginal people.

s Through initiatives that create opportunities for increased

engagement and collaboration with Aboriginal organisations,

these Actions will also ensure that what government delivers is

culturally-appropriate and community-driven.

For me, one of the most important aspects of the Action Plan is that there are several place-based activities, that if proven successful, can be rolled-out into other regions, or even statewide, in the future.

This is just one of the reasons that I am deeply committed to ensuring this Action Plan is successfully delivered over the next two years.

9 I would like to thank the Senior Management Council, which

comprises the Chief Executives of Government agencies, for

their dedication and commitment to this work, and for thinking

outside of the box in terms of what their agencies can deliver

over the next two years.

I also thank Nerida Saunders, the Executive Director of my

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation division, Kirstie Parker,

Director, and their team, who I tasked with leading the

development of this Action Plan.

The Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement, Dr Roger

Thomas, also played a critical role.

Deliberately, this first Action Plan was not the subject of broad consultation.

10 Because we have heard many times, through many

consultative processes, what Aboriginal people need and want.

There has been a lot of discussion about aspirations over long periods of time.

But not enough focus on practical actions that can be implemented and measured so we identify what can work, what is needed, and apply it more widely.

And just as importantly, understand what won't work, and why.

Accordingly, it was my intention that this Plan would start the ball rolling on actions that could be implemented relatively quickly with outcomes also able to be measured and analysed through regular engagement and public reporting.

11 To this end, Commissioner Thomas led discussion with key

Aboriginal advisory bodies to test the Actions proposed for inclusion in the Action Plan.

He engaged with:

o The South Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council

o The State Aboriginal Heritage Committee; and

o The Aboriginal Lands Trust.

I thank all of those bodies for the frank and extremely helpful advice they readily provided.

I also thank Commissioner Thomas for leading this engagement.

12 It has helped to ensure the Actions in this Plan have

deliverables that are meaningful, measurable and in step with

what is expected of us as a government.

With today's launch, my government now shifts gear and moves to implement this first Action Plan.

Accountability for implementation will sit at the highest level.

The Action Plan not only sets out the agency responsible for delivering the activity.

It also identifies a responsible Minister.

All activities in the Plan, and their progress or otherwise, will be tracked through six-monthly reporting, which will be published online.

13 The website address can be found on the back page of the

Action Plan.

You can be assured that I will be asking my ministers the hard questions, and expecting answers, if there are any activities that aren't making the grade.

The six-monthly reporting will provide important feedback, and enable us to constantly evaluate the benefits, or otherwise, of the 32 activities.

This will be particularly important as we further develop policy and plan for actions beyond the first two years of this Plan.

14 It will also enable us to ensure there is alignment between this

work and the activities all Australian governments are

undertaking through the Closing the Gap process.

There will be no surprises.

We'll know if something isn't working well, and we'll work together to determine how it can be done better.

The Government's relationship with Aboriginal South

Australians is of the utmost importance to me.

Delivering with and not to Aboriginal people, will be a primary focus of my government.

15 This Plan provides a significant new opportunity for government

to deliver these Actions in true partnership and collaboration

with Aboriginal South Australians.

Together, we can make a real difference to the lives of

Aboriginal people through practical, on-the-ground action.

While this Plan sets out Actions for the next two years, as it is

implemented we will also work with Aboriginal South

Australians to develop a longer term, strategic vision for

Aboriginal Affairs in this state.

As we do this, I want to develop engagement between the

Government and Aboriginal communities that ensures

Aboriginal voices are heard much more in government

decision-making.

16 I hope to have more to say about that in the new year.

In the meantime, thank you all for being here today to witness

the official launch of this Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

I look forward to seeing some very positive results over the next two years.

I also hope this will set a foundation to make the next Plan even better as we learn from our shared involvement and experiences.

Thank you.

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From: Armanas, Paul (DPC) Sent: Monday, 10 December 2018 11:17 AM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Subject: RE: Action Plan

Thanks Richard

From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Monday, 10 December 2018 10:51 AM To: Armanas, Paul (DPC) Subject: FW: Action Plan

Paul

Ashton called and asked me to forward the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan to you.

Richard

From: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 1:51 PM To: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Cc: Parker, Kirstie (DPC-AAR) ; Boag, Rachel (DPC-AAR) Subject: RE: Action Plan

Hi Richard

Please see attached the final Action Plan. This will be available in hard copy on Friday afternoon.

Kind regards

Lucinda Watson Manager Policy and Statewide Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Department of the Premier and Cabinet

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From: Yeeles, Richard (DPC) Sent: Tuesday, 4 December 2018 9:12 AM To: Watson, Lucinda (DPC-AAR) Subject: Action Plan

Lucinda

Hi Can you advise when the final Action Plan document will be available.

The Premier's media team are seeking a copy so they can work on a press statement and associated information for next Monday's launch.

Thanks

Richard

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From: Premier of South Australia Sent: Monday, 10 December 2018 3:30 PM To: May, Alexandra (DPC) Subject: Premier launches first SA Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan

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Hon Steven Marshall MP

Premier

Premier launches first SA Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan

Premier Steven Marshall will today launch the first South Australian Government Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

"Today we are delivering on a plan which demonstrates the new government's commitment to making a real improvement to the lives of Aboriginal South Australians," Premier Marshall said.

1 "This plan provides opportunities for Aboriginal employment in decision-making and building the capacity of Aboriginal communities to manage their own affairs and engage effectively with government.

"I'm not one to pretend that government can solve all problems, but I do believe we can do much better in providing some achievable and measurable outcomes for our Aboriginal communities.

"I certainly believe that together, we can deliver a more positive and just society for all South Australians.

A copy of the Action Plan is available here: www.dpc.sa.gov.au/aboriginalaffairsactionplan

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