Government of South Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet

oup Government of South Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet

D PC 18/4049 GPO Box 2343 Adelaide SA 5001 DX 56201 Tel 08 8226 3500 18 April 2019 Fax 08 8226 3535 www.dpc.sa.gov.au

Hon Kyam Maher MLC Parliament House North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000

Sent by email: ma her. office(cDparliament.sa.gov.au

Dear Mr Maher

Freedom of information application

I refer to your request received by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) under section 13 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the Act). Your initial request sought 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.

In consultation with your office, this scope was amended to:

Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes and draft versions of or regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

The purpose of this letter is to advise you of my determination.

A total of 23 documents were identified as answering the terms of your application and I have determined to release these documents as follows: • 1 grant you access in full to 4 documents, copies of which are enclosed, and • 1 refuse access to 19 documents.

Please refer to the attached schedule that describes each document and sets out my determination and reasons in summary form.

Documents released in full

Documents 20-23

Document 23 is a publicly available document and can be located at the following website address: https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriqinal-affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal- affairs-action-plan-2019-2020

For Official Use Only - 11 - Al Documents refused in full

Documents 1-13 and 15-18

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).

Documents 14 and 19

These are preliminary drafts of a document that was specifically prepared for submission to Cabinet and as such are exempt from release pursuant to clause 1(1)(b).

Exemptions

Clause 1— Cabinet documents (1) A document is an exempt document —

(a) if it is a document that has been specifically prepared for submission to Cabinet (whether or not it has been so submitted); or

(b) if it is a preliminary draft of a document referred to in paragraph (1), or

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

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 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 DPCFOIUnit(Wsa.gov.au within 30 days after the day on which you receive this letter or within such further time as the principal officer of DPC may allow.

Page 2 of 3 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 dam ian.gilbert(a~sa.gov.au.

Yours sincerely

Wayne Hunter ACCREDITED FOI OFFICER

Encl Schedule of documents Documents for release

Page 3 of 3 SCHEDULE OF DOCUMENTS—DPC18/4049

Freedom of information application from the Hon Kyam Maher MLC seeking access to: Since 17 March 2018, copies of any and all physical, electronic, or written briefs, minutes and draft versions of or regarding the Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 1. 16/07/2018 Sub-committee Timeline Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 2. 16/07/2018 South Australian Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Internal Communication – Cabinet document 3. 17/07/2018 Draft Action Plan Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 4. 19/07/2018 Draft Action Plan Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 5. 20/07/2018 Sub-committee Paper Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 6. 08/08/2018 Sub-committee Minute and Proposals Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 7. 08/08/2018 Sub-committee Proposals - Health Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 8. 08/08/2018 Sub-committee Paper Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 9. 16/08/2018 Sub-committee - Graphic Representation – Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full Action Plan – Cabinet document 10. 17/08/2018 Sub-committee – Action Plan Initiatives Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 11. 17/08/2018 Sub-committee Action Plan Proposals Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document

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No. Date Document description Exemption Released clauses (part/full/refused) 12. 06/09/2018 Minute to Premier Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 13. Sub-committee – Action Plan Proposals Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 12 document 14. Cabinet Note Clause 1(1)(b) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 12 document 15. 09/11/2018 Minute to Premier Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 16. Summary of Consultations Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 15 document 17. 28/11/2018 Minute – Cabinet Submission Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 18. 29/11/2018 Minute – Cabinet Submission Clause 1(1)(e) Refused in full – Cabinet document 19. Cabinet Submission Clause 1(1)(b) Refused in full – Cabinet Attachment to document 18 document 20. 06/12/2018 Meeting/Event Brief N/A Released in full

21. 10/12/2018 Reception – Run Sheet N/A Released in full

22. 10/12/2018 Speech Notes - Draft N/A Released in full

23. 10/12/2018 Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan – 2019-2020 – N/A Released in full Final Version https://dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/aboriginal- affairs-and-reconciliation/aboriginal-affairs- action-plan-2019-2020

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

Monday 10 December 2018 ‘The Conservatory’, Ayers House 288 North Terrace, Adelaide

3:15pm for 3:30pm start Official proceedings between 3:30pm and 4.20pm Concluding at 5:00pm

MC: Ms Kirstie Parker, Director Department of the Premier and Cabinet – Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation

Run Sheet

3:15 pm Guests arrive via Main Entrance of Ayers House, and are directed by the MC to the Conservatory.

3:20 pm MC meets Mr Jack Kanya Kudnuitya Buckskin at the Main Entrance.

3:25 pm The Premier arrives at the Main Entrance and is greeted by the MC.

3:30 pm MC introduces Mr Buckskin and the Kuma Kaaru Dance Group to perform the Kaurna Welcome to Country.

4:00pm MC thanks Mr Buckskin and invites the Premier to the lectern.

4:10 pm MC thanks the Premier and invites the Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement Dr Roger Thomas to the lectern.

4:15 pm MC thanks the Commissioner and invites the Chair of the South Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council Ms Sharron Williams to the lectern.

4:20 pm MC thanks Ms Williams, and thanks the Premier and all in attendance, advises guests that the formalities have concluded, and invites guests to remain to enjoy the hospitality.

4:55 pm MC escorts the Premier to his vehicle for departure.

5:00 pm MC closes the event and guests depart. 22

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 • The Honourable David Pisoni MP, Minister for Industry

and Skills

• The Honourable Corey Wingard MP, Minister for Police,

Emergency Services and Correctional Services

• The Honourable Kyam Maher MLC, Shadow Minister

for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation

• The Honourable John Dawkins MLC

• The Honourable Tammy Franks MLC

• Chief Executives

• Dr Roger Thomas Commissioner for Aboriginal

Engagement

• Ms Erma Ranieri Commissioner for Public Sector

Employment

• Ms April Lawrie Commissioner for Aboriginal Children

and Young People

• Ms Helen Connolly Commissioner for Children and

Young People

• Members of the South Australian Advisory Council

• Members of the State Aboriginal Heritage Committee

• Members of the Aboriginal Lands Trust

• Aboriginal Elders

Welcome • Thank you, Kirstie.

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

fantastic Welcome to Country.

• I can honestly say that each and every time I witness

this important tradition, I am inspired and uplifted.

• And today particularly Jack, you’ve really set the scene

for us as we launch the South Australian Government

Aboriginal Affairs Action Plan.

• Before we begin, I would like to acknowledge that this

land we meet on today is 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.

Speech • Good afternoon everyone.

• Thank you all for coming to today’s important event.

• The South Australian Government is committed to

making real improvements to the lives of Aboriginal

South Australians.

• This is why, as Premier, I have chosen to personally

hold the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation portfolio,

an intentional choice to provide this important portfolio

with the highest platform possible.

• It has always been very clear in my mind that to make a

real difference to the lives of Aboriginal people, we must

take an across-government approach, with

responsibility for positive outcomes attributed at the

highest levels.

• Looking around the room, I’m very pleased to see such

a large number of Ministers and Chief Executives in

attendance.

• The more senior levels of the SA Public Service have

dedicated substantial resources, time and commitment

to the development of this, the first South Australian

Government Aboriginal Affairs 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 this

state.

• The Action Plan we are launching today is the

culmination of a significant across-government effort.

• It brings together 32 distinct Actions that my

government will deliver to achieve some real on-the-

ground outcomes for Aboriginal people in this state.

• 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

increase opportunities for Aboriginal employment,

including in the public sector, increase the number of

Aboriginal-owned businesses, and lead to 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 collaboration between government

and Aboriginal people.

• The final priority area is building strong and capable

Aboriginal communities, which will develop capacity and

empower Aboriginal leaders to participate in decision-

making that affects Aboriginal people, through 10

activities.

• Through initiatives that create opportunities for

increased engagement and collaboration with

Aboriginal organisations, these activities will also

ensure that what government delivers is culturally-

appropriate and community-driven.

• For me, one of the most exciting 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 state-wide, in the future.

• It is for this reason, and many others, that I am deeply

committed to ensuring this Action Plan is successfully

delivered over the next two years.

• I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Senior

Management Council, which comprises the Chief

Executives of Government agencies, for their dedication

and commitment, and for thinking outside of the box in

terms of what they can deliver over the next two years.

• I also wish to thank Nerida Saunders, the Executive

Director of my Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation

division, and her 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 in the Action

Plan’s development.

• This first Action Plan was not the subject of broad

consultation. We have heard many times, through many

consultation processes, what Aboriginal people want.

• It was my intention that this Plan would start the ball

rolling on meaningful Actions.

• To this end, Commissioner Thomas led important

conversations with key Aboriginal advisory bodies to

test the Actions proposed for inclusion in the Action

Plan:

o The South Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council

o The State Aboriginal Heritage Committee; and

o The Aboriginal Lands Trust.

• The frank and fearless advice of these Aboriginal

advisory bodies, and of the Commissioner, helped to

ensure the Actions contained deliverables that were

meaningful, and in step with what is demanded of us as

a government.

• Their feedback has been incorporated into the final

Action Plan which is presented today.

• I want to thank Commissioner Thomas and the

representatives of these bodies who are here today.

• Following today’s launch, my government will shift gear

and move to implement this first Action Plan.

• Accountability for implementation will sit at the highest

level.

• The Action Plan, not only sets out the department

responsible for delivering the activity, it also appoints a

responsible Minister.

• All activities in the Plan, and their progress or

otherwise, will also be publicly visible, through six-

monthly reporting, which will be published online.

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

the Action Plan.

• You can be assured that I will be asking 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 32

activities.

• This will be particularly important as we plan for future

action.

• It will also enable us to ensure there is alignment

between this work and the important commitments that

all Australian governments will be asked to make in

relation to Closing the Gap.

• 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. Delivering with

and not to Aboriginal people, will be a primary focus of

my government.

• The 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 set out Actions for the next two years,

we will also work with Aboriginal South Australians over

the next two years to understand the longer term,

strategic vision for Aboriginal affairs in this state.

• In speaking on behalf of government, we look forward

to developing these new relationships and starting new

conversations through this Action Plan.

• I would encourage all government Ministers here to

start this important step towards Reconciliation, here,

today, in this room.

• Thank you all for being here today to witness the official

launch of the South Australian Government Aboriginal

Affairs Action Plan, and while I look forward to seeing

some real results from this first Plan, I am already

looking forward to seeing how we can all work together

to make the next Plan even better.

• Thank you. Please enjoy the afternoon tea and

refreshments.