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RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018 – 2020
© Commonwealth of Australia 2018
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their elders, past and present.
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AFP COMMISSIONER’S
FOREWORD
I am proud to present the AFP’s Innovate Reconciliation Our RAP will complement our AFP Cultural Reform:
Action Plan 2018 – 2020. It builds on our past efforts Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2016–2026, which
and commits us to continue on this important journey commits us to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres
towards reconciliation. Strait Islander workforce to 2.5 per cent by the end of
2018. Support for our Malunggang Indigenous Officers
AFP values the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres
Network (MION) remains strong and is testimony to our
Strait Islander Australians to the community and in our
goal to grow and foster our own workforce.
workplace. We acknowledge the traditional owners
and custodians of the land on which we operate and The AFP also has responsibility for providing policing
pay respect to all elders, both past and present. services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
This plan provides a blueprint for engagement
This plan provides an opportunity for us to continue
with the local ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait
our vision to recognise and respect Aboriginal and
Islander community.
Torres Strait Islander Australians. This is consistent
with AFP’s values as an ethical, values-driven I encourage all AFP staff to make a personal
organisation, embracing diversity and inclusion. commitment and professional contribution to
these outcomes.
We recognise the past and we are focusing on the
future. This plan articulates the deliberate steps that
we will take to connect with Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Australians in our community.
This Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) was developed
in partnership with Reconciliation Australia and their Andrew Colvin APM OAM
contribution is appreciated. AFP Commissioner
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 3
ACT CHIEF POLICE
OFFICER’S MESSAGE
In the ACT, community policing is proudly delivered We also have targeted strategies aimed at working
by the Australian Federal Police. We do this under collaboratively to reduce the representation of
contractual arrangement with the ACT Government. members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
community in the judicial system including the
Through the Policing Arrangement and Purchase
establishment of ACT Policing’s Indigenous and
Agreement, we seek to reduce crime; enhance
Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board and regular
public safety; improve and promote road safety; and
community forums.
engage and partner with the community to increase
community confidence in police; support early I would like to put on record my appreciation of the
intervention and diversion; and work to enhance and ACT Council of Elders; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
strengthen resilience within communities. Islander Elected Body; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Sub‑committee; the United Ngunnawal Elders
As per the current Ministerial Direction to ACT
Council; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Caucus; and
Policing signed in July 2017, a specific area of focus is
the AFP Malunggang Indigenous Officers’ Network for
continuing the commitment to early intervention and
their ongoing contribution. I look forward to continuing
diversion strategies including restorative justice with a
these important relationships as we work towards the
focus on vulnerable groups, in particular young people
actions articulated in this plan.
and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This
Reconciliation Action Plan directly supports us in
achieving this aim.
ACT Policing community engagement underpins
our efforts in this area. At all times we aim to be
both proactive and responsive. Whether it be in the Assistant Commissioner Justine Saunders
response to calls for service or the investigation Chief Police Officer for the ACT
of crime, we seek to build and enhance mutual
relationships of trust and respect with the Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander community and stakeholders.
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CONTENTS
AFP Commissioner’s foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACT Chief Police Officer’s message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Our business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Our vision for reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Our RAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Our RAP journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Respect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Tracking and reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Contact officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About the artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 5
OUR BUSINESS
Vision: Policing for a safer Australia Mission: As Australia’s national
The AFP is Australia’s national policing service. As
policing agency we protect Australians
the Commonwealth agency responsible for leading and Australia’s interests.
policing efforts to keep Australians and Australian
The Australian Government and community have
interests safe, both at home and overseas, we are
significant expectations of the AFP to protect
a key member of the Australian law enforcement
Australians and Australian national interests. The
and national security community, and the chief
AFP meets those expectations and works to keep
source of advice to the Australian Government on
Australian communities safe by working with state
policing issues.
and territory law enforcement partners, focusing on
The AFP's role is to enforce Commonwealth criminal operations, capacity and capability:
law, contribute to combating complex, transnational
serious and organised crime impacting Australia's
national security and to protect Commonwealth Policing Law enforcement
interests from criminal activity in Australia
and overseas.
provide policing
Two outcomes are identified for the AFP under the services to the combat complex,
Portfolio Budget Statement: Australian Capital transnational and
Territory, Jervis Bay and organised crime and
• Outcome One: Reduced criminal and security Australia’s external terrorism
territories
threats to Australia’s collective economic
and societal interests through cooperative
policing services. People and asset International
• Outcome Two: A safe and secure environment
protection engagement
through policing activities on behalf of the
Australian Capital Territory Government. protect Australian
disrupt crime offshore
high office holders,
and support regional
foreign dignitaries,
security as Australia’s
Australian government
principal international
infrastructure,
law enforcement
and designated
representative
international airports
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OUR VISION FOR
RECONCILIATION
Our vision for reconciliation is to create an environment that is culturally appreciative,
understanding and accepting of diversity and that contributes to sustainable practices and
programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
What we do Our staff
The AFP’s core responsibilities are underpinned by As of 30 June 2017, the AFP has 6540 staff, consisting of
a series of specialist policing capabilities including 3383 police officers, 716 protective service officers and
digital and physical surveillance, covert capability, 2441 professional staff.
forensics and intelligence services, specialist response,
One hundred and nineteen staff, representing 1.8% of
criminal asset litigation and victim support.
AFP’s workforce identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres
The AFP’s vision is Policing for a Safer Australia. Strait Islander Australians as at 30 June 2017.
As Australia’s national policing agency, we protect
The RAP supports AFP core values of:
Australians and Australia’s interests, and through
leadership, collaboration and innovation, we: • Integrity
• adapt by being intelligence-informed; • Commitment
• build partnerships in Australia and abroad; • Excellence
• drive Australia’s international policing interests • Accountability
to combat crime;
• Fairness
• develop leading-edge policing capabilities
and knowledge. • Trust
AFP’s functions are listed in Section 8 of the • Respect
Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (the Act), include
responsibilities under the Witness Protection Act
1994 and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and are
also informed by an associated Ministerial Direction
articulated under subsection 37(2) of the AFP Act.
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 7
OUR RAP
The AFP’s approach to reconciliation will continue
to promote existing initiatives already in place and
review their effectiveness as well as develop new
strategies. The RAP provides a focus for how we, as an
organisation, can play our part in closing the various
gaps between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples and other Australians.
The RAP is closely aligned with the AFP’s Cultural
Reform: Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2016–2026
and the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Employment Strategy. The AFP Diversity and
Inclusion Strategy 2016–2026 promotes the inclusion,
respect and value of the inherent differences we will
bring to the workplace by developing, implementing,
and reviewing strategies designed to include, recruit
and retain members from diverse backgrounds.
A RAP Advisory Board will have oversight
of the implementation of actions under
this plan. The Board, chaired by the MION
Champion, will consist of Senior Executive
level members of the AFP; representatives
from MION and AFP’s regional offices;
a local community elder; and a senior
representative of a Commonwealth
department/agency.
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OUR RAP JOURNEY
Diversity and inclusion are core elements of modern • Members of MION regularly attend
policing. Not only do they ensure we reflect the Careers Expos.
community we serve, they also allow the AFP to build
• The AFP’s Cultural Reform: Diversity and
and maintain community trust, and strengthens our
Inclusion Strategy 2016–2026 includes a
capacity to effectively respond to local, national and
target to achieve an increase to 2.5% of
international challenges.
the representation of Aboriginal and Torres
This RAP, as with our previous plan, will support the Strait Islander staff in our workforce by the
AFP’s commitment to achieving a diverse and inclusive end of 2018.
workforce with relevance to our commitment to
• Since its inception in 2010, the AFP’s annual
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, within the
Directions Program Traineeship represents the
AFP and the Australian community. The AFP’s journey
AFP’s primary recruitment strategy targeting
towards reconciliation has resulted in:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is
• A well-established network (the Malunggang a 12 month full-time, administrative entry level
Indigenous Officers Network – MION) and SES program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Champion who work together to ensure our Australians who have an interest in a career
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees with the AFP. Trainees complete a series of
are supported and that emerging issues are business area rotations within the organisation,
identified and addressed. working in different teams to deliver
essential administrative support to a range of
• The development of employment strategies
operational areas. Completion of a Certificate IV
aimed at increasing the representation of
in Government with a focus on project
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in
management is a component of the program.
our workforce:
After successful completion of the traineeship,
• An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees will have permanent ongoing Canberra
Employment Pathways portal has been based employment with the AFP.
included on the AFP’s website giving
specific information to potential Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander candidates on
how they can access employment in AFP.
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 9
Ben Blakeney Memorial Award
Previous winners
2005 – Russell Brown
(not awarded 2006 – 2013)
2014 – Bryan Waddell
2015 – Alexandra McHugh
2016 – Dean Saddler
2017 – Vanessa Macauley
• The Ben Blakeney Memorial Award has been for a one day visit to the AFP College. This visit
annually awarded during NAIDOC Week to the provided participants with an insight into a
person who has demonstrated commitment career as a police officer with AFP.
and drive in support of MION ideals, such as
• Each year the AFP hosts up to 60 high
strengthening partnerships, promoting diversity
performing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
and raising awareness of Indigenous issues
students for an educational visit as part of a
as well as promoting career advancement for
joint Work Experience in Government (WEX)
Indigenous employees.
program with the Department of Prime Minister
• In 2015, staff contributed a handprint in the and Cabinet (PM&C) and the Australian
colours of the Aboriginal flag to a painting Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF). The
that was then finished by a staff member and aim of the program is to provide students with
hangs in the main foyer of the AFP National the aspirations to undertake further study and
Headquarters premises at the Edmund Barton pursue a career in the Australian Public Service.
Building in Barton, Canberra which includes an
• AFP has regularly sponsored the Youth of the
Acknowledgement of Country as its centrepiece.
Year Award and the Caring for Country Award at
• A Better Practice Guide for Flying Flags at AFP the annual ACT NAIDOC Ball.
Premises has been prepared for guidance, and
• All AFP staff have an opportunity to participate
includes the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait
in work activities aimed at celebrating culturally
Islander flag protocols.
significant events.
• In 2017 AFP hosted participants of the New
• Cultural Awareness Training is available to all
South Wales Police’s Indigenous Police
new AFP recruits and to mentors, team leaders
Recruiting Our Way Delivery (IPROWD) program
and team members of trainees.
10 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020Specific to ACT Policing: • Two Aboriginal Liaison Officer roles have been
established within ACT Policing and these
• ACT Policing participates in a number of members regularly attend local community
community events to increase engagement and events, and act as a source of advice to local
improve relationships with the local Aboriginal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
and Torres Strait Islander community, including members, as well as members of ACT Policing.
the establishment of ACT Policing’s Indigenous
and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Board and • ACT Policing participates in local NAIDOC Week
regular community forums. and Reconciliation Week activities, volunteers
with the Police and Community Youth Club
• ACT Policing is committed to actions under (PCYC) in support of programs targeting at risk
the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth; and
Justice Partnership 2015–18 and the ACT provides support and sponsorship to a range
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement of local activities including touch football and
2015–2018 (between the ACT Government and netball carnivals.
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected
Body) relating to embedding prevention and
early intervention and diversionary approaches
to law and justice responses. Our aim is:
• to reduce the custody rates of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people through the improved use of
the Front Up Program.
• to maximise the use of all available
diversion options for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander youth and adult
offenders, including drug diversions;
alcohol diversions; simple cannabis
offence notices; and restorative justice.
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 11RELATIONSHIPS
Building strong relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and
other Australians ensures healthy communities for all. As a policing organisation, the AFP
is responsible for serving and protecting all members of the Australian community. The RAP
plays a pivotal role in our organisation in understanding, communicating and effectively
interacting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Focus area: Support the implementation of the RAP
Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Actively monitor RAP Advisory Board includes Aboriginal May 2018 RAP Champion
RAP development and Torres Strait Islander staff and
Chair, RAP Advisory Board
and implementation community members and oversees the
of actions, tracking launch and implementation of the RAP.
progress and reporting.
RAP Advisory Board establishes its Biannually from RAP Champion
Terms of Reference and meets at least July 2018
Chair, RAP Advisory Board
twice per year to monitor and report
on implementation of actions and
deliverables under this plan.
Celebrate and AFP will organise a series of internal NRW – annually RAP Champion
participate in National events in various AFP locations aimed at
Representative, MION
Reconciliation Week celebrating National Reconciliation Week
(NRW) by providing each year. Chairs, Cultural Reform
opportunities to Committees
build and maintain
relationships between AFP staff are encouraged to NRW – annually RAP Champion
Aboriginal and Torres participate in events to recognise and
Representative, MION
Strait Islander peoples celebrate NRW.
and other Australians. Register our NRW events via NRW – annually Team Leader, Workforce
Reconciliation Australia’s National Diversity and Inclusion
Reconciliation Week website. Team
Support/contribute to at least one NRW – annually RAP Champion
external National Reconciliation
Representative, MION
Week event.
Team Leader, Workforce
Diversity and Inclusion
Team
Facilitate the participation and NRW – annually RAP Champion
engagement of members of the
Chair, RAP Advisory Board
RAP Advisory Board in events that
recognise and celebrate National Representative, MION
Reconciliation Week.
Team Leader, Workforce
Diversity and Inclusion
Team
12 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Raise internal and Commissioner will write to at least May 2018 Commissioner
external awareness of 10 partner organisations to provide a
RAP Champion
our RAP to promote copy of AFP’s RAP and to promote our
reconciliation across commitment to reconciliation. Chair, RAP Advisory Board
our business and sector.
Team Leader, Strategic
Communications Team
Publish our Reconciliation Action Plan on May 2018 Chair, RAP Advisory Board
AFP’s internal and external websites.
Team Leader, Strategic
Communications Team
Successes in achieving RAP deliverables Biannually from Chair, RAP Advisory Board
are publicised on AFP’s website and May 2018
Team Leader, Strategic
celebrated.
Communications Team
The RAP Champion will report on Biannually RAP Champion
progress against the RAP to the Strategic
Leadership Group (SLG) biennially,
aimed at ensuring that they have a
continued commitment to the outcomes
of the AFP RAP.
Maintain internal and RAP Champion actively participates in Biannually report RAP Champion
external relationships to and promotes RAP activities. to the Strategic
inform and promote our Leadership Group
reconciliation activities.
A regular forum for members of the NRW – annually RAP Champion
Malunggang Indigenous Officers
Team Leader, Workforce
Network is held during National
Diversity and Inclusion
Reconciliation Week aimed at ensuring
Team
that these members are confident
and committed to the delivery of RAP
activities.
Senior AFP To report to the Strategic Leadership As scheduled Commissioner
representation Group biannually commencing July 2018.
Members of the Strategic
to contribute to
Leadership Group
interagency forums
and leadership Aboriginal and Torres
groups on addressing Strait Islander Community
Aboriginal and Torres Liaison Officers
Strait Islander matters,
Chair, Diversity Council
including the APS
Indigenous Champions RAP Champion
Network.
Representative, MION
Continue to develop Engage with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Ongoing Coordinator,
relationships with the Community Council and the Booderee Pacific Operations and
Jervis Bay community. National Park Board of Management to Territory Team
develop and implement intervention and
OIC,
engagement strategies.
Jervis Bay Police Station
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 13Actions specific to ACT Policing:
ACT Policing understands that community engagement provides the opportunity to learn
about diverse views, insights and issues within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
community. We are committed to working with our stakeholders to ensure that effective
outcomes are delivered to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT,
that result in interactions and outcomes that will encourage and facilitate a positive and
respectful relationship.
Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Through effective ACT Policing will continue to develop and Quarterly Chief Police Officer,
community implement intervention and engagement ACT Policing
engagement, ACT strategies with the Aboriginal and Torres
Coordinator, Community
Policing will develop Strait Islander community aimed at:
Safety and Intelligence,
relationships, build
• reducing the number of Aboriginal ACT Policing
capacity, inform
and Torres Strait Islander people
decision making and
arrested using police discretion
take action.
• increasing the use of cautions for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people using police discretion
• ensuring the use of alternative
options to custody for intoxicated
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people using police discretion.
ACT Policing will work with the Refer 20 people Chief Police Officer,
ACT Justice and Community Safety by 2018 ACT Policing
Directorate to reduce the custody rates
Coordinator, Community
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Safety and Intelligence,
people through supporting Aboriginal
ACT Policing
and Torres Strait Islander people to use
the Front Up program.
ACT Policing will work with the Quarterly Chief Police Officer,
ACT Justice and Community Safety ACT Policing
Directorate to maximise the use
Coordinator, Community
of diversion options for Aboriginal
Safety and Intelligence,
and Torres Strait Islander adult and
ACT Policing
young offenders, including through
Drug Diversion, Alcohol Diversions,
Simple Cannabis Offence Notices, and
Restorative Justice programs.
14 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
AFP’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Consultation with Chief Police Officer,
Islander Community Liaison Officers in stakeholders ACT Policing
ACT Policing will consult with Aboriginal completed by
Coordinator, Community
and Torres Strait Islander organisations September 2018
Safety and Intelligence,
in the ACT including the Aboriginal
Guiding Principles ACT Policing
Legal Service (NSW/ACT); the Winnunga
developed by March
Nimmityjah Health Service; and the
2019 and reviewed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
annually
Elected Body to develop guiding
principles for future engagement.
Promote AFP’s commitment to the ACT September 2018 Chief Police Officer,
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ACT Policing
Justice Partnership 2015 – 2018 and
Coordinator, Community
actively participate in its review.
Safety and Intelligence,
ACT Policing
Contribute to interagency forums and Chief Police Officer,
leadership groups on addressing ACT Policing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Coordinator, Community
matters.
Safety and Intelligence,
ACT Policing
ACT Policing Aboriginal
Liaison Officers
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 15RESPECT
To create an environment that is accepting, appreciative of diversity and aware of the
contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the broader community
can bring to the organisation.
Focus area: Respect is one of the AFP’s seven core values. Respect means treating
ourselves and all others with consideration.
In the AFP, that means we:
• value our employees
• appreciate and leverage the inherent diversity our employees bring to the workplace
• consider the interests of others in our daily behaviour regardless of roles and status.
Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Engage employees Review current framework of cultural December 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
in continuous awareness training to all AFP staff, to Diversity and Inclusion
cultural learning ensure it meets the cultural learning Team
opportunities to needs of employees in all areas of our
Team Leader, Learning
increase understanding business, taking account of the various
and Development Team
and appreciation ways cultural training can be delivered
of Aboriginal and (online, face to face and cultural Representative, MION
Torres Strait Islander immersion). Consider embedding
cultures, histories and Reconciliation Australia’s Share Our
achievements. Pride online tool in the training.
Investigate opportunities to work with December 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
the Canberra Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Inclusion
Yurauna Centre to contribute to AFP’s Team
cultural awareness training.
Team Leader, Learning
and Development Team
Team Leader, Directions
Program
Representative, MION
Provide opportunities for RAP Advisory December 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
Board members, RAP champion, HR Diversity and Inclusion
Advisors and other key leadership staff Team
to participate in cultural training.
Team Leader, Learning
and Development Team
Representative, MION
All members of the Malunggang December 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
Indigenous Officers Network who Diversity and Inclusion
deliver Cultural Awareness Training will Team
be offered appropriate instruction in
Team Leader, Learning
training and assessment.
and Development Team
Representative, MION
16 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Engage employees Protocol for use of Welcome to Country September 2018 RAP Champion
in understanding and Acknowledgement of Country
Team Leader, Workforce
the significance of are developed and embedded across
Diversity and Inclusion
Aboriginal and Torres the organisation.
Team
Strait Islander cultural
protocols, such as Team Leader,
Welcome to Country
Ceremonial and Protocol
and Acknowledgement
Team
of Country, to ensure a
shared meaning. Representative, MION
Invite a Traditional Owner to provide a NRW – annually RAP Champion
Welcome to Country at significant events
Team Leader, Workforce
including during launch of this RAP and
Diversity and Inclusion
at National Reconciliation Week events.
Team
Representative, MION
Acknowledgement of Country cards will September 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
be provided to AFP Executive, and those Diversity and Inclusion
who have participated in the Cultural Team
Awareness training.
Team Leader, Ceremonial
and Recognition Team
A list of key contacts for organising a July 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
Welcome to Country and maintaining Diversity and Inclusion
respectful partnerships will be Team
developed and published on AFP’s
Representative, MION
internal web.
Members of the Strategic Leadership May 2018 RAP Champion
Group will include reference and a link to
AFP’s RAP in their email signature block
during periods of cultural significance,
such as NAIDOC Week and National
Reconciliation Week.
Provide opportunities The AFP Enterprise Agreement will NAIDOC Week, Manager, People
for Aboriginal and provide for reasonable time to be annually Strategies
Torres Strait Islander made available to Aboriginal and
staff to engage with Torres Strait Islander staff to allow for
their culture and their participation in their cultures and
communities by communities during NAIDOC Week.
celebrating NAIDOC
Week. AFP will sponsor and fund at least one NAIDOC Week, Team Leader, Workforce
annual NAIDOC Award. annually Diversity and Inclusion
Team
The Ben Blakeney Memorial Award will NAIDOC Week, RAP Champion
be awarded to the Australian Federal annually
Team Leader, Recognition
Police employee who, above all others,
and Awards Team
has demonstrated commitment and
drive in support of the ideals of the Team Leader, Workforce
Malunggang Indigenous Officers Diversity and Inclusion
Network. These ideals include Team
strengthening partnerships, promoting
Representative, MION
diversity and raising awareness
of Indigenous issues as well as
promoting career advancement for
Indigenous employees.
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 17OPPORTUNITIES
The development of effective recruitment, retention and career progression strategies to
create pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within all facets of the AFP
will stimulate representation in law enforcement, develop the capability of employees,
increase representation at senior levels and enhance the AFP’s cultural capability in
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and matters.
The process to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers is firmly embedded
into the AFP’s procurement and contracting policies expanding the range of Indigenous
employment opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Focus area: Recruitment and retention strategies
The AFP RAP governs initiatives that address the AFP’s Cultural Reform: Diversity and Inclusion
Strategy 2016–2026 which includes as an objective that representation of Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander Australians in the workforce will to increase to 2.5% by the end of 2018.
Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Investigate An increase in the number of trainees Annually from Team Leader,
opportunities to joining the AFP Aboriginal and Torres September 2018 Directions Program
improve and increase Strait Islander Directions Program
Aboriginal and Traineeship is prioritised, as a pathway
Torres Strait Islander to ongoing employment.
employment outcomes
within our workplace. An annual initiatives plan is developed Annually from RAP Champion
and funded in consultation with the May 2018
Representative, MION
Malunggang Indigenous Officers Network
that will include personal development Team Leader,
and leadership opportunities. Workforce Diversity and
Inclusion Team
Consult with current Aboriginal and Annually from Representative, MION
Torres Strait Islander staff to develop May 2018
Team Leader,
and implement an Aboriginal and
Workforce Diversity and
Torres Strait Islander engagement and
Inclusion Team
retention strategy.
Team Leader,
Directions Program
Presentations on AFP’s Aboriginal Annually from Team Leader,
and Torres Strait Islander Directions January 2018 Directions Program
Program Traineeship will be conducted
Team Leader, AFP
annually in up to six regional and
Recruitment Team
remote locations including schools,
community and tertiary institutions,
aimed at encouraging participation in
the program.
An internal mentoring network and Annually from Team Leader,
buddy system is established for AFP’s June 2018 Directions Program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Team Leader, AFP
Directions Program Traineeship
Recruitment Team
participants.
18 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
All Team Leader, buddies and mentors Annually from Team Leader,
of participants in the AFP’s Aboriginal June 2018 Directions Program
and Torres Strait Islander Directions
Program Traineeship will be required
to participate in cross cultural
awareness training.
AFP’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Annually from Team Leader,
Islander Directions Program Traineeship October 2018 Directions Program
and other identified vacancies will be
Team Leader, AFP
advertised in the Koori Mail and via the
Recruitment Team
Australian Public Service’s Indigenous
Careers Portal.
All job advertisements will include May 2018 Team Leader, AFP
the words: ‘Aboriginal and Torres Recruitment Team
Strait Islander people are encouraged
to apply.’
Representatives of the Malunggang Immediately on Team Leader,
Indigenous Officers Network appointment Workforce Diversity and
leadership team will be provided with Inclusion Team
a letter of appointment signed by the
Commissioner, stating support and
providing reasonable time during
work hours to attend network related
activities. This affirms AFP’s commitment
to the contribution of MION members.
Investigate The AFP will contribute to the Annually from Coordinator, National
opportunities to Commonwealth’s target of awarding July 2018 Procurement and
incorporate Aboriginal three per cent of its domestic contracts Contracts Team
and Torres Strait to Indigenous enterprises each financial
Islander supplier year, from 2019–20.
diversity within our
Targets set under the Commonwealth
organisation.
Indigenous Procurement Policy will be
met, namely:
• 2 per cent in 2017–18;
• 2.5 per cent in 2018–19;
• 3 per cent by 2019–20.
Review and update procurement policies September 2018 Coordinator, National
and procedures to ensure there are no Procurement and
barriers for procuring goods and services Contracts Team
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
businesses.
Develop and communicate to staff a list September 2018 Coordinator, National
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Procurement and
businesses that can be used to procure Contracts Team
goods and services.
Investigate Supply Nation membership. September 2018 Coordinator, National
Procurement and
Contracts Team
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 19TRACKING AND REPORTING
Action Deliverable Timeline Responsibility
Report RAP The RAP Impact Measurement Annually from Team Leader,
achievements, Questionnaire is submitted to September 2018 Workforce Diversity and
challenges and Reconciliation Australia. Inclusion Team
learnings to
Reconciliation Australia. Investigate participation in the September 2018 Team Leader, Workforce
RAP Barometer. Diversity and Inclusion
Team
Publicly report RAP Reference our RAP achievements, Annually from RAP Champion
achievements, challenges and learnings in a RAP June 2018
Team Leader,
challenges and Update to be published on the
Workforce Diversity and
learnings. AFP website.
Inclusion Team
Representative, MION
Review, refresh Liaise with Reconciliation Australia to January 2020 RAP Advisory Board
and update RAP in develop a new RAP based on learnings,
Team Leader,
consultation with challenges and achievements.
Workforce Diversity and
Reconciliation Australia.
Inclusion Team
Representative, MION
20 RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020CONTACT OFFICER
Contact officers for this document
Australian Federal Police
Position: Team Leader, Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Team
Email: Workforce-Diversity@afp.gov.au
ACT Policing
Position: Coordinator, Community Safety and Intelligence
Email: ACT-CRED@afp.gov.au
RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN 2018–2020 21ABOUT
THE ARTIST
My name is Anthony Bean. I am a Kooma man from
south-western Queensland. I started to paint when
I was in high school with gradually more and more
people beginning to take notice of my work. I love
being able to start with a blank piece of paper or
canvas and watch as it evolves into something that
is visually enjoyable.
I have been with the Australian Federal Police (AFP)
for just over six years, having joined in 2012 through the AFP Directions Traineeship Program. I have worked in a
number of areas within the AFP, including ACT Policing, each area rewarding me with further knowledge about the
law enforcement environment within Australia.
In 2018 I was awarded an Australia Day Achievement Medallion for my contributions to the AFP, having had the
privilege of showcasing my culture through the Malunggang Indigenous Officers Network (MION) as the MION
Executive Chair in 2015, and through my artwork.
For the artwork used in this document (full artworks on opposite page), the four platypuses represent each of the
areas of the AFP (national, Protective Service Officers, ACT Policing, and professional staff). They appear to be on
a journey, this is the journey of the AFP. Each canvas depicts two meeting places surrounded by men, women and
children. There are eight in total (six for the states, one for the two territories, and one for the AFP’s international
efforts). There are twelve suns/stars represented on each canvas, symbolising a year or the many days and nights
that we all work.
Each painting is named as such:
• ‘Many days and nights;’
• ‘We protect and serve;’
• ‘The ones we love;’
• ‘Whose rights we preserve.’
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