❓ Hon Robin Scott questions the Treasurer regarding the measurement of success, accountability for failures, and future policy direction of the $750 million Aboriginal wellbeing package. The Minister's response highlights commitment to Closing the Gap and a partnership approach.
AnsweredQoN 1366Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES — GOVERNMENT
INVESTMENT
1366. Hon ROBIN SCOTT to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I refer to the state budget and the
three-quarters of a billion dollars to be spent on an enhancing Aboriginal
wellbeing package.
(1) How will the success of this
package be measured?
(2) Who will be accountable for any
failures?
(3) If the
outcomes for Aboriginal people do not improve, will the government stand by its
policy of avoiding intervention and continue instead with its partnership
model?
INVESTMENT
1366. Hon ROBIN SCOTT to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
I refer to the state budget and the
three-quarters of a billion dollars to be spent on an enhancing Aboriginal
wellbeing package.
(1) How will the success of this
package be measured?
(2) Who will be accountable for any
failures?
(3) If the
outcomes for Aboriginal people do not improve, will the government stand by its
policy of avoiding intervention and continue instead with its partnership
model?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) The
Western Australian government is making a record investment in Aboriginal
communities to progress its commitment to building the resilience and capacity
of Aboriginal people and communities. The WA government is a signatory to the
national agreement on Closing the Gap and the comprehensive reporting
requirements under this agreement will capture the majority of commitments for
socioeconomic change for Aboriginal communities through one consolidated
reporting mechanism. This government is committed to resetting the relationship
between the state and Aboriginal communities, and working in partnership to improve
outcomes for Aboriginal people.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(3) The
Western Australian government is making a record investment in Aboriginal
communities to progress its commitment to building the resilience and capacity
of Aboriginal people and communities. The WA government is a signatory to the
national agreement on Closing the Gap and the comprehensive reporting
requirements under this agreement will capture the majority of commitments for
socioeconomic change for Aboriginal communities through one consolidated
reporting mechanism. This government is committed to resetting the relationship
between the state and Aboriginal communities, and working in partnership to improve
outcomes for Aboriginal people.
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