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Self-determination policy and reform advice and programs

This output supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to self-determination for First Peoples and to improving long-term social and economic outcomes. This includes progress towards Treaty; engaging with the Yoorrook Justice Commission; and work to reform government to enable self-determination, as well as undertaking outcomes-focused reporting across the portfolio.

Performance measureUnit

2024–25 target

2024–25 actual

Variance

Result

Quantity

Meetings held to coordinate shared decision making with Aboriginal communities and WOVG implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap priorities to improve outcomes for First Peoples

The 2024–25 actual is lower than the target as the goals of the measure were able to be met with fewer meetings which were more substantial in content and length.

number

4

3

-25%

Meetings with departments to support Minimum Standards and Additional Preparations, and engaging in Treaty negotiations

The 2024–25 actual was higher than the target due to the commencement of Treaty negotiations in November 2024 and the department’s collaborative practice with other Victorian Government departments to ensure up-to-date information was shared.

number

40

174

335%

Minimum Standards and Additional Preparations the State can notify compliance with to the Treaty Authoritynumber

4

4

0%

Number of Assembly and/or State Assembly meetings held

The 2024–25 actual was higher than the target as the State entered formal negotiations on Statewide Treaty with the Assembly during the financial year, increasing the frequency of meetings, as well as other engagements required to support negotiations.

number

40

55

37.5%

Quality

Government stakeholder satisfaction with coordination of Victorian Government’s response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission

The 2024–25 actual was higher than the target because all survey respondents reported being satisfied or very satisfied with DPC's overall coordination of the Victorian Government response to the Commission.

per cent

80

100

25%

Timeliness

Delivery of a public report on outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians to be tabled in Parliament by 30 June each financial year

number

1

1

0%

Cost

Total output cost

The 2024–25 actual was lower than the target primarily due to the deferral of project deliverables, for the following initiatives, to 2025–26:

  • ‘Meeting the State's legal requirements to enter Treaty negotiations’
  • ‘Self-determination and delivering on Victoria’s commitment to Closing the Gap’.
$ million

118.9

109

-8.3%

Results legend

Performance target achieved or exceeded in a desirable way

Performance target not achieved — exceeds 5 per cent or $50 million (cost measures only) variance

Updated