Following recent changes to departmental responsibilities, the functions of the former Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts are transitioning to new departments. Work is underway to update departments’ websites.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

The department provides whole-of-government leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, coordination and monitoring, and the delivery of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. This includes key policy and program initiatives in the areas of:

  • treaty
  • employment support and business capability development
  • land tenure resolution, housing and land development in remote communities
  • integrated infrastructure coordination and delivery in remote communities
  • cultural heritage
  • cultural capability and engagement
  • Cape York Welfare Reform
  • community participation
  • retailing services in six remote locations
  • community and personal histories services
  • implementation of the whole-of-government Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan
  • grants programs.

Arts

Information about arts support services, programs, events and initiatives.

Community support

Information about community support services, programs, events and initiatives.

Media statements

The Minister for Treaty, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Minister for Communities and Minister for the Arts publishes media releases relevant to her portfolio on the Ministerial media statements site.

Youth

Information about support and services for young people.

Last reviewed:28 October 2024

Last modified:28 October 2024

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Cultural acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.

Our human rights commitment

We will respect, protect and promote human rights within our decision-making and actions.