Progress Summary
People
Reporting highlights that many of the People domain actions were delayed or remained business-as-usual due to resource constraints. This hindered progress on actions to build knowledge of self-determination across the department and provide support to Aboriginal staff. The launch of the Aboriginal Workforce Strategy in 2023 and the recruitment of a dedicated resource to implement the strategy (subject to approval and funding) will be important in progressing key actions in this domain. Read more about the work being done in the people domain.
Systems
A number of systems commitments were delivered through the day-to-day work of the department, such as: ongoing policy liaison advice; adopting a self-determination lens to processes such as budget and legal; and promoting implementation of various First-Peoples-related strategies. Whilst important, these actions are business as usual and demonstrate a need to target new and different systems for true transformation. Some actions have been hindered by staffing or other resource constraints. Read more about the work being done in the systems domain.
Outcomes
The status of these actions remains ‘in progress’ and ‘ongoing’ with the release of sub-state data dependent on the availability of data and the release of the 2022 and 2023 VGAAR due in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Ongoing engagement with departments and agencies on data sharing agreements and with the Partnership Forum will be integral to progressing key actions in this domain in 2023. DPC recognises that the limited action in this domain highlights the need for a better focus on outcomes reform. A strong outcomes-based approach will enhance government accountability. Read more about the work being done in the outcomes domain.
Accountability
Some actions were delayed due to inadequate success metrics and lack of inter-departmental buy-in to initiatives. This hindered progress on actions in accountability across the department. The establishment and operation of the Partnership Forum and updates to the VAAF data dashboard will be integral to progressing key actions in this domain in 2023. Read more about the work being done in the accountability domain.
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