We have updated the following principles of the Charter of Partnerships and Engagement after taking into account the key themes that emerged from the consultations:
- Open: Be open to engaging with a diverse range of perspectives to inform policy and program development, so that those affected can have a genuine and equitable opportunity to have their say.
- Responsive: Be willing to try new approaches to make sure engagements are fit for purpose, culturally appropriate and adaptable, while remaining outcomes-focussed.
- Transparent: Build public trust by acting with integrity, and being open and honest about expectations, roles and responsibilities, limitations, objectives and processes at the outset.
- Accountable: Maintain clear and regular communication by sharing information, taking responsibility for commitments made and informing people and communities on how they have contributed to the final decision
- Informed: Underpin robust decision-making with the effective and ethical use of data, research and other insights, as well as informed by lived experience, history and context.
- Collaborative: Encourage and build relationships through respectful collaboration, and partner with communities, businesses, academia, industry and other sectors, to achieve the best outcomes.