Common use of Inland waters Clause in Contracts

Inland waters. The inland waters target will measure progress towards securing Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander interests in water bodies inland from the coastal zone under state and territory water rights regimes. This will include data development to identify a nationally consistent measure for inland waters encompassing, for example, water licenses, water rights and water allocation plans. Reporting and measuring progress on targets The reporting on targets will show progress to close the gap, relative to non-Indigenous Australians. National trajectories for each numeric target will be published on the Closing the Gap website on commencement of this Agreement and subsequently on the Productivity Commission Dashboard following its development. These will show the expected rate of progress and help inform whether parties are on track to meet the targets. Available baseline data for each state and territory will be published on the Closing the Gap website on commencement of this Agreement and subsequently on the Productivity Commission Dashboard following its development to enable monitoring of each jurisdiction’s progress and contribution towards achievement of targets under this Agreement. The Productivity Commission will also publish baseline data for any new target agreed under this Agreement. Government Parties commit to sharing quantitative and qualitative data, other than that which is precluded by privacy requirements or commercial-in-confidence, to meet the reporting requirements of this Agreement and any associated reviews, annual priority setting or policy adjustments, to be properly informed by evidence. Parties commit to undertaking actions if a target is not on track to be achieved or if one of the Productivity Commission’s three-yearly reviews indicates (Section 9C) that achievement of the target is not on track. Actions to get the target back on track will be included in Jurisdictional Implementation Plans.

Inland waters. The inland waters target will measure progress towards securing Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander interests in water bodies inland from the coastal zone under state and territory water rights regimes. This will include data development to identify a nationally consistent measure for inland waters encompassing, for example, water licenses, water rights and water allocation plans. Reporting and measuring progress on targets The reporting on targets will show progress to close the gap, relative to non-Indigenous non‑Indigenous Australians. National trajectories for each numeric target will be published on the Closing the Gap website on commencement of this Agreement and subsequently on the Productivity Commission Dashboard following its development. These will show the expected rate of progress and help inform whether parties are on track to meet the targets. Available baseline data for each state and territory will be published on the Closing the Gap website on commencement of this Agreement and subsequently on the Productivity Commission Dashboard following its development to enable monitoring of each jurisdiction’s progress and contribution towards achievement of targets under this Agreement. The Productivity Commission will also publish baseline data for any new target agreed under this Agreement. Government Parties commit to sharing quantitative and qualitative data, other than that which is precluded by privacy requirements or commercial-in-confidence, to meet the reporting requirements of this Agreement and any associated reviews, annual priority setting or policy adjustments, to be properly informed by evidence. Parties commit to undertaking actions if a target is not on track to be achieved or if one of the Productivity Commission’s three-yearly reviews indicates (Section 9C) that achievement of the target is not on track. Actions to get the target back on track will be included in Jurisdictional Implementation Plans. Data Development Plan The Parties will establish a data development plan for data development actions identified in Table A and Table B, for endorsement by Joint Council within 2 years of this Agreement commencing. The data development plan will: be developed in partnership and jointly agreed by all Parties prioritise data development actions over the life of this Agreement outline clear timeframes for actions to be delivered and which Party will be responsible for each action be reviewed by Joint Council at the same time as it reviews the Productivity Commission and Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander-led reviews, at which time Joint Council may consider changes to the plan. The Parties acknowledge that within the Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander population there are cohorts that are likely to experience greater levels of disadvantage and where it may be more difficult to close the gap. Where possible, data disaggregation of targets includes Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander stolen generation survivors; people with disability; and LGBTQI status to make sure that progress on Closing the Gap can be monitored for these more vulnerable groups. Where this has not been possible due to data limitations, the Parties agree to consider how this data can be developed as part of the data development plan. In recognition of the role of cultural determinants in Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander health and wellbeing, spanning across a range of target areas, the Parties commit to identifying appropriate contextual indicators and information to aid reporting. The Joint Council can make changes to indicators in the targets framework where data development activities indicate that changes are necessary. How we will implement this agreement The achievement of the outcomes relies on the way in which the Parties implement this Agreement to ensure sustained effort over the term of the Agreement. The Parties commit to preparing a rigorous Implementation Plan that responds to the differing needs, priorities and circumstances of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people across Australia. The Parties agree the Implementation Plans will be fully aligned with this Agreement and state that their purpose is to implement the Agreement. The Parties agree that it is important for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people to know that the new way of working is being implemented through the life of the Agreement and can monitor its progress. Accordingly, the Government Parties agree that when future actions are taken to implement the outcomes of this Agreement, the Agreement is acknowledged, including in public communications. Partnership actions The Parties have committed to partnership actions to ensure key structural changes are implemented across the country by all governments to give effect to the Priority Reforms. The partnership actions are a baseline of activity for joined up national action on the Priority Reforms. Government Parties will implement additional actions to give effect to the Priority Reforms through their implementation plans. The Joint Council will monitor progress against the partnership actions. New partnership actions will be agreed by the Parties to the Agreement throughout the life of this Agreement, including as existing actions are completed. Implementation Plans Shared accountability The Commonwealth, states and territories share accountability for the implementation of this Agreement and are jointly accountable for the outcomes and targets under this Agreement. The Government Parties commit to working together to improve outcomes in every area of this Agreement. This approach reflects the roles and responsibilities as set out under the previous National Indigenous Reform Agreement, and specified in respective National Agreements, National Partnerships and other relevant bilateral agreements. Implementation Plans The Parties commit to implementing this Agreement and aligning relevant policies and programs to the Agreement. The Parties will each develop their own Implementation Plan(s) to support achievement of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. The Implementation Plans are in addition to the partnership actions and will include data development actions identified in the Data Development Plan. The Parties agree to demonstrate in their Implementation Plans a commitment to undertake all actions in a way that takes full account of, promotes, and does not diminish in any way, the cultures of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people. Jurisdictional Implementation Plans Jurisdictional Implementation Plans will: be whole-of-government plans, covering government agencies and statutory bodies be developed and delivered in partnership between governments, the Coalition of Peaks, and other Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander partners set out how existing policies and programs will be aligned to the Agreement set out actions to achieve the Priority Reforms and partnership actions set out actions to achieve the agreed outcomes and targets for transparency, include information on funding and timeframes for actions include the approach to annual reporting, including when they will release their public report include information on how the states and territories will work with local government to implement this Agreement (state and territory Implementation Plans only). ALGA Implementation Plan The Australian Local Government Association Implementation Plan will: ensure local governments understand the Agreement and its commitments, and encourage its adoption by local governments assist the state and territory governments to work with local governments in the implementation of this Agreement support strengthened shared decision-making at the local level, supporting local governments to be part of partnerships with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments and local Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander communities. Coalition of Peaks Implementation Plan The Coalition of Peaks Implementation Plan will: be developed and delivered by all Coalition of Peaks members set out actions to communicate this Agreement with Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people, community and organisations set out actions to build Closing the Gap policy and program delivery expertise amongst Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people, community and organisations set out actions to build understanding and ownership of this Agreement by Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander communities and organisations include timeframes for action. Monitoring of Implementation Plans The Joint Council is responsible for monitoring implementation of this Agreement including progress by the Parties against their Implementation Plans. The Parties will provide their Implementation Plans to the Joint Council within 12 months of this Agreement commencing The Joint Council may provide advice on implementation and how the Parties can work together to achieve shared outcomes of this Agreement, including where progress is not on track. It will not approve Implementation Plans or make formal recommendations on particular Implementation Plans Any Party to this Agreement may raise and discuss implementation actions with other Parties at any time and may put forward issues and best practice for discussion Updates to Implementation Plans will be provided to the Joint Council at its next meeting Each Party will publish its Implementation Plan on its website, including any updates.

Inland waters. The inland waters target will measure progress towards securing Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander interests in water bodies inland from the coastal zone under state and territory water rights regimes. This will include data development to identify a nationally consistent measure for inland waters encompassing, for example, water licenses, water rights and water allocation plans. Reporting and measuring progress on targets The reporting on targets will show progress to close the gap, relative to non-Indigenous non‑Indigenous Australians. National trajectories for each numeric target will be published on the Closing the Gap website on commencement of this Agreement and subsequently on the Productivity Commission Dashboard following its development. These will show the expected rate of progress and help inform whether parties are on track to meet the targets. Available baseline data for each state and territory will be published on the Closing the Gap website on commencement of this Agreement and subsequently on the Productivity Commission Dashboard following its development to enable monitoring of each jurisdiction’s progress and contribution towards achievement of targets under this Agreement. The Productivity Commission will also publish baseline data for any new target agreed under this Agreement. Government Parties commit to sharing quantitative and qualitative data, other than that which is precluded by privacy requirements or commercial-in-confidence, to meet the reporting requirements of this Agreement and any associated reviews, annual priority setting or policy adjustments, to be properly informed by evidence. Parties commit to undertaking actions if a target is not on track to be achieved or if one of the Productivity Commission’s three-yearly reviews indicates (Section 9C) that achievement of the target is not on track. Actions to get the target back on track will be included in Jurisdictional Implementation Plans. Data Development Plan The Parties will establish a data development plan for data development actions identified in Table A, for endorsement by Joint Council within 2 years of this Agreement commencing. The data development plan will: be developed in partnership and jointly agreed by all Parties prioritise data development actions over the life of this Agreement outline clear timeframes for actions to be delivered and which Party will be responsible for each action be reviewed by Joint Council at the same time as it reviews the Productivity Commission and Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander-led reviews, at which time Joint Council may consider changes to the plan. The Parties acknowledge that within the Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander population there are cohorts that are likely to experience greater levels of disadvantage and where it may be more difficult to close the gap. Where possible, data disaggregation of targets includes Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander stolen generation survivors; people with disability; and LGBTQI status to make sure that progress on Closing the Gap can be monitored for these more vulnerable groups. Where this has not been possible due to data limitations, the Parties agree to consider how this data can be developed as part of the data development plan. In recognition of the role of cultural determinants in Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander health and wellbeing, spanning across a range of target areas, the Parties commit to identifying appropriate contextual indicators and information to aid reporting. The Joint Council can make changes to indicators in the targets framework where data development activities indicate that changes are necessary. HOW WE WILL IMPLEMENT THIS AGREEMENT The achievement of the outcomes relies on the way in which the Parties implement this Agreement to ensure sustained effort over the term of the Agreement. The Parties commit to preparing a rigorous Implementation Plan that responds to the differing needs, priorities and circumstances of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people across Australia. The Parties agree the Implementation Plans will be fully aligned with this Agreement and state that their purpose is to implement the Agreement. The Parties agree that it is important for Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people to know that the new way of working is being implemented through the life of the Agreement and can monitor its progress. Accordingly, the Government Parties agree that when future actions are taken to implement the outcomes of this Agreement, the Agreement is acknowledged, including in public communications. PARTNERSHIP ACTIONS The Parties have committed to partnership actions to ensure key structural changes are implemented across the country by all governments to give effect to the Priority Reforms. The partnership actions are a baseline of activity for joined up national action on the Priority Reforms. Government Parties will implement additional actions to give effect to the Priority Reforms through their implementation plans. The Joint Council will monitor progress against the partnership actions. New partnership actions will be agreed by the Parties to the Agreement throughout the life of this Agreement, including as existing actions are completed. IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Shared accountability The Commonwealth, states and territories share accountability for the implementation of this Agreement and are jointly accountable for the outcomes and targets under this Agreement. The Government Parties commit to working together to improve outcomes in every area of this Agreement. This approach reflects the roles and responsibilities as set out under the previous National Indigenous Reform Agreement, and specified in respective National Agreements, National Partnerships and other relevant bilateral agreements. Implementation Plans The Parties commit to implementing this Agreement and aligning relevant policies and programs to the Agreement. The Parties will each develop their own Implementation Plan(s) to support achievement of the Agreement’s objectives and outcomes. The Implementation Plans are in addition to the partnership actions and will include data development actions identified in the Data Development Plan. The Parties agree to demonstrate in their Implementation Plans a commitment to undertake all actions in a way that takes full account of, promotes, and does not diminish in any way, the cultures of Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people. Jurisdictional Implementation Plans Jurisdictional Implementation Plans will: be whole-of-government plans, covering government agencies and statutory bodies be developed and delivered in partnership between governments, the Coalition of Peaks, and other Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander partners set out how existing policies and programs will be aligned to the Agreement set out actions to achieve the Priority Reforms and partnership actions set out actions to achieve the agreed outcomes and targets for transparency, include information on funding and timeframes for actions include the approach to annual reporting, including when they will release their public report include information on how the states and territories will work with local government to implement this Agreement (state and territory Implementation Plans only). ALGA Implementation Plan The Australian Local Government Association Implementation Plan will: ensure local governments understand the Agreement and its commitments, and encourage its adoption by local governments assist the state and territory governments to work with local governments in the implementation of this Agreement support strengthened shared decision-making at the local level, supporting local governments to be part of partnerships with the Commonwealth, state and territory governments and local Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander communities. Coalition of Peaks Implementation Plan The Coalition of Peaks Implementation Plan will: be developed and delivered by all Coalition of Peaks members set out actions to communicate this Agreement with Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander people, community and organisations set out actions to build Closing the Gap policy and program delivery expertise amongst Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Islander people, community and organisations set out actions to build understanding and ownership of this Agreement by Aboriginal and Xxxxxx Strait Islander communities and organisations include timeframes for action. Monitoring of Implementation Plans The Joint Council is responsible for monitoring implementation of this Agreement including progress by the Parties against their Implementation Plans. The Parties will provide their Implementation Plans to the Joint Council within 12 months of this Agreement commencing The Joint Council may provide advice on implementation and how the Parties can work together to achieve shared outcomes of this Agreement, including where progress is not on track. It will not approve Implementation Plans or make formal recommendations on particular Implementation Plans Any Party to this Agreement may raise and discuss implementation actions with other Parties at any time and may put forward issues and best practice for discussion Updates to Implementation Plans will be provided to the Joint Council at its next meeting Each Party will publish its Implementation Plan on its website, including any updates.