Our Plans
The ABC has developed a number of plans which set out the Corporation’s goals, and the strategies for achieving them. These plans are aligned with the ABC’s Charter obligations.
ABC Corporate Plan 2016-17
The ABC Corporate Plan 2016–17 sets out the ways in which the Corporation will meet its purpose and fulfil its vision over the four-year period from 2016–17 to 2019–20.
The Plan has been prepared in accordance with s.35(1) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). It fulfils the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 and s.31B of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Act 1983 (ABC Act).
Equity and Diversity Plan 2016-18
The ABC is required by the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987 to develop a program designed to eliminate discrimination and promote equal opportunity for women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from a non-English speaking background and people with disabilities.
The ABC Equity and Diversity Plan is prepared in accordance with s5 of the Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987.
Reconciliation Action Plan 2016-18
The Plan outlines a set of actions and targets that will be implemented throughout the ABC to promote opportunities for current and future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
The Plan sets out the ABC’s commitments in four key areas:
- promoting cultural understanding and respect
- increasing employment opportunities – the ABC will seek to achieve an initial 2% Indigenous staff level
- developing content that reflects the culture and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and
- enhancing community links.