What we will do
We recognise the importance of building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations as it:
- helps us to better understand and meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- encourages and assists with willing participation in the tax, superannuation and registry systems
- supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to understand their rights and obligations
- improves ease of compliance and access to benefits.
We will explore ways to improve existing services and build new relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners to support improved economic outcomes. This will lead to increased confidence in the Australian tax, superannuation and registry systems.
The dimensions of reconciliation / Closing the Gap we refer to in the actions below are Reconciliation Australia's dimensions of reconciliation, and Closing the Gap's priority reforms and socio-economic targets.
Action 1 – establish and maintain relationships
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Deliverable |
Timeline |
Responsibility
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Dimensions of Reconciliation / Closing the Gap |
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1.1 Review and implement an engagement plan, including guiding principles, to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders |
February, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Race relations Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 1 Priority reform 3 |
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1.2 Establish and maintain 2 formal 2-way partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations |
June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Race relations Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 1 Priority reform 3 |
Action 2 – build relationships through NRW
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Deliverable |
Timeline |
Responsibility
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Dimensions of Reconciliation / Closing the Gap |
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2.1 Circulate Reconciliation Australia’s NRW resources and reconciliation materials to staff |
May – June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO People
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Race relations Institutional integrity Unity Historical acceptance Priority reform 3 |
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2.2 RAP Working Group members to participate in 2 external NRW events |
May – June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Race relations Institutional integrity Unity Historical acceptance Priority reform 3 |
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2.3 Encourage and support staff and senior leaders to participate in 2 external NRW events |
May – June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO People RAP Champions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Champions
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Race relations Institutional integrity Unity Historical acceptance Priority reform 3 |
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2.4 Organise, encourage and support staff and senior leaders to participate in 1 organisation-wide NRW event and additional site-specific NRW events |
May – June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO People |
Race relations Institutional integrity Unity Historical acceptance Priority reform 3 |
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2.5 Register all our NRW events on Reconciliation Australia’s NRW websiteExternal Link |
May, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
Action 3 – promote reconciliation
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Deliverable |
Timeline |
Responsibility
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Dimensions of Reconciliation / Closing the Gap |
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3.1 Communicate our commitment to reconciliation publicly through public-facing communication channels including social media and website messaging |
December, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO Corporate |
Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
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3.2 Participate in 2 quarterly RAP leadership gatherings |
June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
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3.3 Implement strategies to positively influence our external stakeholders to drive reconciliation outcomes, e.g. by exploring opportunities to collaborate with state revenue agencies |
June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
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3.4 Collaborate with 2 RAP and other like-minded organisations to implement approaches to advance reconciliation |
December, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 1 Priority reform 3 |
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3.5 Review and implement a staff engagement strategy to raise awareness of reconciliation across our workforce |
December, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Race relations Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
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3.6 Support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ally network (Kawutilin) to engage with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee network (Moondani) to drive allyship and collaboration, including: promoting the ally guide to enhance ally competency developing an engagement opportunities plan. |
February, annually
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Deputy Commissioner, ATO People |
Race relations Unity Historical acceptance Priority reform 3 |
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3.7 Co-host a minimum of 3 forums and maintain membership at cross-agency networks to advance reconciliation |
February, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, Enterprise Strategy & Design |
Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
Action 4 – promote positive race relations
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Deliverable |
Timeline |
Responsibility
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Dimensions of Reconciliation / Closing the Gap |
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4.1 Engage with stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisers, to review and update HR policies and procedures concerned with anti-discrimination |
March, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO People |
Race relations Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
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4.2 Implement HR policies and procedures concerned with anti-discrimination |
March, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO People |
Race relations Equality and equity Institutional integrity Priority reform 3 |
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4.3 Provide ongoing education for senior leaders and staff on cultural safety and the effects of racism |
June, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO People |
Race relations Equality and equity Institutional integrity Historical acceptance Priority reform 3 |
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4.4 Senior leaders to publicly support anti-discrimination campaigns, initiatives, and stances against racism (e.g., Human Rights Commission campaign – It stops with me) |
March, annually |
Deputy Commissioner, ATO Corporate |
Race relations Equality and equity Institutional integrity Unity Priority reform 3 |