Gurra Gura Framework
The Gurra Gurra Framework 2020–2026 was launched in April 2020 by the then Department of Environment and Science (now renamed the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation), reflecting the need for the Queensland Government to be culturally capable, integrated and respectful in our relationship with First Nations people. The Framework takes a holistic approach to improve processes and outcomes with ten initiatives driving change.
Since its inception, a number of outcomes have been delivered using the principles of the Gurra Gurra Framework 2020-2026 as a compass. A small sample of these include:
- Supported Traditional Owners to develop and launch the Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Implementation Plan
- Continued to deliver the co-designed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands Local Government, Environmental Services Support Program, to optimise the environmental performance of waste and wastewater infrastructure to improve healthier outcomes for communities
- Released the Queensland First Nations World Heritage Strategy
- Coordinated the renaming of Fraser Island to K’gari and celebrated the 30th anniversary of the island being added to the World Heritage List
- Delivered co-designed Management Plans or Statements including the Noosa Area Management Plan with Kabi Kabi people, the iconic Raine Island National Park (Scientific) Management Statement with Wuthathi people and Meriam Nation people and Currawinya National Park Management Plan with Budjiti people
- Created the First National Park (Aboriginal Land) tenure in Queensland with the Waanyi People for Boodjamulla (Lawn HIll) National Park
- Finalised the “Stronger Together” Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services and Partnerships Branch Indigenous Employment and Retention Strategy 2025-2029.
Organisational reform continues to be a focus across every part of our business operation and Gurra Gurra serves as foundational guide to put Country and People at the centre of all the work that we do. To ensure continued improvement, the Department undertook a mid-way review in late 2023 of the Gurra Gurra Framework, to assess if its impact and reach was meeting its desired outcomes. The review, undertaken independently by an external First Nations organisation, identified six key areas for improvement. The Department is committed to working on implementing these recommendations to ensure that the Framework is uplifted to achieve its full potential.
