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.

Business and economic development

  • Indigenous projects under the Building and Construction Training Policy

    The Building and Construction Training Policy promotes, encourages and creates skills development, employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders in relation to Queensland Government building and civil construction projects.

  • Enterprise development

    We provide a range of services to help strengthen and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland.

  • First Nations Economic Strategy

    We provide a range of services to help strengthen and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland.

  • Queensland Indigenous Procurement Policy

    The Queensland Indigenous Procurement Policy provides a whole-of-government framework to increase procurement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.

  • Youth Employment Program

    The Youth Employment Program is a program for year 12 students to help them into employment or further study upon completion of high school.

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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.