Publication date

1 October 2018

Number of pages

2 pages

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Overview 

Our charter provides a high-level, strategic overview of the Agency’s purpose, responsibilities and governance structure as a specialist division of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. 

 

Publication content

  • Introduction
  • Purpose 
  • Values
  • Roles and responsibilities 
  • Governance
  • Performance and reporting

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Our department recognises the First Peoples of this Nation and their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to the lands, waters, seas, skies, and communities.

We Acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians and Lore Keepers of the oldest living culture and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.