(1) QUT seeks to actively pursue new and diverse ways of creating, sharing, and valuing knowledge through the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rich cultural capital, in all areas of the University’s operations. (2) QUT aims to increase the access, participation and successful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. (3) QUT seeks to be a leading institution through the full engagement with, and participation of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and is committed to: (4) QUT endorses the rights of Indigenous peoples articulated within the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration articulates specific education rights related to access and participation, cultural preservation and knowledge protection. (5) This Policy provides the foundations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander priorities, and actions articulated within QUT’s Connections - the QUT Strategy 2023 to 2027 - the QUT Strategy 2023 to 2027, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan, QUT QUT Commitment to Indigenous Australians, and relevant teaching, learning, research, and employment policies, plans, and strategies. (6) The annual report to Council on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan will monitor progress on the implementation of this Policy.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Employment Policy
Section 1 - Policy Principles
Section 2 - Application
Section 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
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Indigenous Australian Advisory Committee
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The Indigenous Australian Advisory Committee (IAAC) is responsible for preparing, monitoring and reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and President on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and employment issues at the University.