Resetting the relationship with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community 2016

In 2016, then Hon. Premier Will Hodgman recognised that the Government needed to build a relationship with Tasmanian Aboriginal people through:

Recognition

The Tasmanian Government acknowledges the Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the traditional owners of Lutruwita/Tasmania and values the importance of Aboriginal history and culture.

Reconciliation

The Tasmanian Government recognises Tasmanian Aboriginal people’s deep and continuous historical connection to the land and sea of Tasmania.

Real outcomes

The Tasmanian Government will continue to work to improve the disparity in outcomes experienced by the Tasmanian Aboriginal community in all areas, including education, health and employment.

Community engagement

The key stakeholders in the Reset are the Aboriginal community, Aboriginal community organisations and Tasmanian Government agencies. In 2015 the Premier undertook extensive consultations with Aboriginal people and organisations around the State, to identify opportunities and to hear issues of concern.

Reset activities

Resetting the relationship with Aboriginal communities 2019-20 update (PDF 881.3KB)

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