Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and participation plan Template guidance DOCX
Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement and Participation Plan
Guidance for applicants and template
Purpose
This document provides guidance on the draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement and Participation Plan (the EPP) that is required as part of your application for the Manufacturing Collaboration Stream (MCS) of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). There is also a template response form included.
Encouraging participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the MCS supports the Australian Government’s agenda for economic participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as the target for strong economic participation and development of people and their communities under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. It is also consistent with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources’ aim under the Reconciliation Action Plan to develop policy and implement programs that positively impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities and businesses to deliver economic reform and growth opportunities.
The EPP should be developed in consultation with Traditional Owners of the community and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with interests in the area in which the project will take place. The intent of an EPP is for applicants to consider where their needs and the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community align to create a strong, productive relationship. A good EPP will have fully considered, in consultation with Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with interests, appropriate opportunities for community consultation and collaboration, procurement and employment that reflect the regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community commensurate with the nature, scope and location of the project, and the capacity of the proponent. The EPP must:
Identify opportunities, in consultation with Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with interests, for engagement and participation within the project and actions that can enable those opportunities to be taken up by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Consider opportunities across the construction and operational phases of the Project – as appropriate for the Project.
Link to research and consultation with local Traditional Owners and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with interests to show that the opportunities, strategy and actions will be effective.
