Roger Jaensch,Minister for Aboriginal Affairs
This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week is “Be Brave. Make Change.”, which challenges everyone to be brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation, so we can make changes that will benefit all Tasmanians.
Held from May 27 to June 3, National Reconciliation Week is also an opportunity for all Tasmanians to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, helping us grow as a State and a Nation.
The Tasmanian Government is strongly focused on achieving better outcomes for Tasmanian Aboriginal people, by investing in the capacity of Aboriginal community organisations under the new Closing the Gap National Agreement, drafting new – stronger – legislation to better protect Tasmania’s Aboriginal heritage, and improving the model for returning land to Aboriginal people.
Another important step is establishing processes for Truth-telling and Treaty.
All Tasmanian Aboriginal organisations have been invited to attend a gathering in July 2022 and provide advice on the formation of an Aboriginal Advisory body that can work with the Government to co-design the path to Truth-telling and Treaty.
The pathway to Reconciliation is a journey we need to go on together to ensure a more equitable and just future for generations to come.
National Reconciliation Week is an important time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, as well as recognising we all have a role to play and continuing our work to achieving Reconciliation.
