Goal

Acknowledgement of the right of Aboriginal people to own and preserve their culture, and share with non-Aboriginal people the richness and value of that culture

Indicator - 7.2.1.

Number of Aboriginal identified positions in the State Service that are filled by Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders

Measure of Progress - 7.2.1.1.

Number of Aboriginal identified positions in the State Service that are filled by Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders.

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Baseline Measurement


As at 30th June 2004, there were 56 positions in the State Service that were Aboriginal identified and filled by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons.

Where does this information come from?

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Why do we use this Measure?

Employment in the public service will provide an opportunity for Aboriginal people to participate in decision-making

Explanation of measure

The measure is a count of the number of State service positions that are Aboriginal identified positions and are filled by Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders at a point in time.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year Target
2005-
201020% increase on 2005
201520% increase on 2010
202020% increase on 2015