Substantive Equality
In accordance with ‘Public Sector Commissioner’s Circular 2015-01: Implementation of the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality’, the department is required to report on the progress in implementing the policy framework for substantive equality.
The department recognises the diversity of the WA community and is committed to providing services to meet the needs of all customers. All service delivery areas of the department have been assessed to ensure compliance with the ‘Policy Framework for Substantive Equality’ and the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984.
Access to land and marine areas is influenced by Government policy, legislation and community acceptability of mineral and petroleum resource exploration and development. The department facilitates access in accordance with relevant legislation and Government policy concerning native title, Aboriginal heritage and land-access planning for exploration, mining, and development of the State’s resources.
The department has three Liaison Officers to assist mineral and petroleum companies gain access to:
- Aboriginal reserves
- Aboriginal freehold and special lease
- determined native title areas
- Aboriginal owned pastoral leases
- pastoral leases in WA
- land containing Aboriginal sites
- environmentally sensitive areas in WA.
DMP works with other government departments and authorities, conservation bodies, the community and industry to achieve a balance between the needs of all.
The department also works towards substantive equality through its Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Plan 2017-2021.