The Australian Bureau of Statistics has launched its Reconciliation Action Plan. Statistician, Brian Pink, unveiled the plan saying it outlined how the Bureau would forge relationships with Indigenous people, enhance respect of Indigenous culture and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous Australians. “It also builds on the ABS's commitment to leading and coordinating statistical activity involving and relating to Indigenous Australians,” Mr Pink said.
ABS unveils Indigenous policy
“As well, it states our commitment to recruiting and retaining Indigenous staff and our intention to increase statistical literacy in the Indigenous community.” He said the ABS had been involved in Indigenous engagement as a “bridge between Indigenous communities and the ABS” for a number of years. “This collaborative approach has drawn considerable interest from other statistical Agencies and reflects the leading role that the ABS has taken in improving indigenous outcomes - both in a statistical and in a community sense” Mr Pink said. Chief Executive Officer of Reconciliation Australia, Barbara Livesey, welcomed the commitment, saying as the nation’s statistical authority, the ABS was well placed to record and report changes in issues affecting Indigenous people. Ms Livesey praised the long term dedication of the ABS, saying it had developed its approach following broad consultation. She said the Bureau would join over 100 other Australian organisations that had Reconciliation Action Plans in place.
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