285New section 8A inserted

285 New section 8A inserted

After section 8 of the Public Administration Act 2004 insert—

"8A Treaty principles

Public service body Heads and special body Heads must establish processes that—

(a) support the development of a culturally capable workforce; and

(b) recognise the role of public service bodies and special bodies in any Statewide Treaty or Traditional Owner Treaty made in accordance with the Treaty Negotiation Framework, including as given effect to in the Statewide Treaty Act 2025 or any other Acts and in ongoing truth-telling; and

(c) provide ongoing education and training to develop and maintain an understanding of Treaty and ongoing truth-telling.".