Indigenous Australians will help shape the nation’s strategy on Closing the Gap

In an Australian first, Indigenous Australians will help shape the nation’s strategy on Closing the Gap. Sixteen new targets have been set with all levels of government accountable for improving the life, health and welfare outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt and Co-Chair of the Joint Council on Closing the Gap Pat Turner. Source: AAP

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on February 13, 2008. Source: Getty