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Office of Aboriginal Affairs
Tasmanian Aboriginal people of Lutruwita/Tasmania have had a deep connection to Country for over 40,000 years. We acknowledge with respect the deep history of Aboriginal peoples continuous connection to Country, Waterways, Sea and Sky Country. With respect we acknowledge and honour Elders, past and present and their knowledges that have been handed down through the generations. We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal people that share cultural knowledges and practices keeping culture and heritage alive.
The Office of Aboriginal Affairs is one part of the new Aboriginal Affairs Partnership Division, which sits in the Division of Communities, Partnerships and Priorities within the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Office of Aboriginal Affairs is the touch point, providing high-level consultation with Tasmania’s Aboriginal people, organisations and adviser to the Government on policy issues and impacts affecting Aboriginal people of Tasmania.
The Office of Aboriginal Affairs team is a dedicated group of people that support and respect the aspirations and goals of Tasmanian Aboriginal people. The team works with Aboriginal people, organisations, and government to better understand and to deliver their policies and programs effectively in an Aboriginal way.
The Government is committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal people through the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, the Tasmanian Implementation Plan and the Truth-Telling and Treaty further resetting the relationship further with the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
The role of Office of Aboriginal Affairs is to foster exchange between Aboriginal people and the Government of Tasmania to advise the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Cabinet on issues impacting Aboriginal people. In partnership with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and Aboriginal people lead whole of Government and cross-sectoral change to achieve real outcomes for Aboriginal people in Tasmania.
You can contact the Office of Aboriginal Affairs by phone:
03 6232 7569
You can contact the Office of Aboriginal Affairs by email:
OAA@dpac.tas.gov.au