Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on Public Display

At its Ordinary Council Meeting, Thursday 20 February 2025 Council resolved to place the Draft Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and is inviting both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community members to 'Have Your Say'.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to taking meaningful action to advance reconciliation. To support this undertaking, as outlined in Council’s Community Strategic Plan 2032 and Operational Plan 2024-2025 a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been developed.

The process of developing a RAP is backed by a nationally recognised framework which is administered by Reconciliation Australia. Through the use of this framework, Moree Plains Shire Council will identify actions, timelines, responsibilities and targets in three key areas: relationships, respect and opportunities.

“Many organisations and councils have reconciliation action plans and as a shire with over 20% of our residents identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, it is important that our council has a meaningful plan in place,” said the Mayor, Cr Susannah Pearse.

“The plan needs to accurately reflect the desires of our community and our council team in terms of building respect, relationships and opportunities for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members and staff, and we need your help to make sure that what we commit to is right.”

The Reconciliation Australia framework recognises that different organisations are at different stages of their reconciliation journey, with RAPs falling into four progressive categories – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate.

The 2025-2028 plan is an Innovate plan, building on the foundations of Council’s earlier plans and achievements and focusing on actions - strengthening relationships and piloting strategies for further reconciliation commitments and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Draft RAP is our Council’s formal commitment to reconciliation, providing a pathway to improvement and real change within our organisation and potentially acting as an example for our community.

A hard copy of the Policy is available from Council’s customer service centre in Moree, Moree Community Library and the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre.

Your feedback and comments are welcomed and can be submitted to the General Manager, Moree Plains Shire Council, PO Box 420, Moree NSW 2400. Comments can also be submitted to Council by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 6 April 2025.

Further enquiries in relation to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) should be directed to Alisa Akins on (02) 6757 3222.

Image – Eilah Porter on the cover of Moree Plains Shire Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)