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Government says slow progress in Closing the Gap report underlines need for Indigenous Voice

ANTHONY ALBANESE CLOSING THE GAP ADDRESS

Senator Jana Stewart kisses her baby as she listens to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese deliver his statement on the Closing the Gap Implementation Report in the House of Representatives. Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH

This year's closing the Gap Report shows limited progress, with four targets on track, but another four going backwards. Indigenous groups say it shows "a story that is moving too slow", and one that highlights the need for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.


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This year's closing the Gap Report shows limited progress, with four targets on track, but another four going backwards. Indigenous groups say it shows "a story that is moving too slow", and one that highlights the need for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.



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