The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing spiritual, social and cultural relationship with the land, waters, skies and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to their community leaders, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

PM&C Reconciliation Action Plan 2024–2027 artworks were designed by Ngunnawal, Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Lynnice Letty Church, and Torres Strait Islander artist Jessie Mordey, a descendant of the Duaureb and Komet clans, including the Kemer Kemer Meriam Nation and Wakaid Clan from Badu Island.

A key theme of the Aboriginal artwork is the visual representation that symbolises the history of Australia. The work represents PM&C’s role at the centre of government, touching the lives of all Australians, and the importance of building relationships through respect, collaboration and trust. It shows the importance of listening, sharing and building knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

The Torres Strait Islander artwork Meriba Ged (‘our place/our island’) is a representation of the Torres Strait Islander community and culture. Its unique symbols and intricate patterns are a visual reference to Torres Strait Islander heritage, peoples and identity, with a colour palette connecting the artwork to Sea Country.