Funded by the AMP Foundation, this report explores what programs can usefully be funded to support Aboriginal women and girls to realise their full potential.

In this year’s Report, the Commissioner review developments in the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples between 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012 (the reporting period). The report also focusses on the theme of governance, giving consideration to what enables effective, legitimate and culturally relevant governance in...

This report reviews developments in native title law and policy from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Chapter 1 examines the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of changes to policy and legislation made during the reporting period. Chapter 2 examines how Indigenous governance over...

This audit assessed the effectiveness of FaHCSIA‘s performance of its lead agency role in coordinating whole-of-government commitments to closing the gap in Indigenous disadvantage.

The Community Development Employment Projects scheme is an example of a program that combines community development and labour market program elements. The paper also compares a selection of economic and social outcomes of CDEP participants with those of persons who are employed outside of CDEP, unemployed, and not-in-the-labour-force (NILF) in 2008, and the extent to...