Government relations with First Peoples
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australians government relations
Report
Close the gap campaign: 2026 report
Centred on the themes of justice, equality and healing, this report demonstrates how social, cultural and institutional determinants shape health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It presents ten recommendations aimed at embedding Indigenous rights in public policy, strengthening accountability across governments, and ensuring the National Agreement delivers tangible and equitable...
Guide
Closing the Gap toolkit for local government
The toolkit provides local councils in New South Wales with information, ideas and examples of what services and functions they provide that align with the aims and objectives of Closing the Gap. It offers practical examples, tools, templates and self-assessment tools for councils to measure how they align and where they can evolve.
Report
Closing the Gap: Commonwealth 2025 annual report and 2026 implementation plan
The annual report assesses the Commonwealth’s delivery against actions outlined in the 2025 implementation plan. It highlights what the Commonwealth delivered in 2025 and outlines implementation priorities for 2026 to contribute to achieving the outcomes of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The report includes case studies on outstanding programs, services and initiatives.
Strategy
Governance of Indigenous data: implementation plan
Australian Government entities are required to embed the Australian Government Framework for governance of Indigenous data. In response, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has co-designed an implementation plan with Aboriginal and Torres Islander and non-government partners to ensure that First Nations people are afforded the right to exercise ownership and control over Indigenous...
Strategy
Treaty Authority Agreement
By the Statewide Treaty Act 2025, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria has become Gellung Warl, established by that Act to make representations to government and decisions on behalf of First Peoples in Victoria. The Treaty Authority Agreement establishes the Treaty Authority. The agreement has been amended to reflect what has been agreed in statewide...