Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Under the new national agreement, we've committed to work in true partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders. Like the Commonwealth, all parties are required to develop implementation plans that outline how they will deliver their parts and their commitments under the national agreement. They are required to report on their actions annually, ensuring there is a much greater level of shared accountability than under previous agreements. Increased transparency is built on data. The Morrison government have already delivered towards this priority reform this year with the release of the Closing the Gap dashboard, and we will continue to deliver on our commitments.

The implementation plan is also firmly in line with our continued commitment to working in genuine partnership with Indigenous Australians in policy development and program and service delivery. This commitment to shared decision-making will be embedded in the design, implementation and monitoring of policies and programs to improve life outcomes for all Indigenous Australians.