The Australian Reconciliation Barometer measures the progress of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians. The 2024 Barometer data has been released as a series of snapshots that provide a point-in-time understanding of the attitudes and behaviours among different groups of people to paint a clear picture of Australia’s reconciliation journey.

The Australian Reconciliation Barometer measures the progress of reconciliation while the Workplace Reconciliation Barometer measures attitudes of employees in organisations with a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This snapshot compares the findings from both surveys to demonstrate the positive impact RAPs are having.

An annual report that measures the impact that organisations with Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are having across Australia. Every RAP drives change through three core pillars: Relationships, Respect and Opportunities. The report shows the RAP program is expanding and many RAP organisations are deepening their impact through strong governance and accountability.

This paper calls on the next federal government to continue to take steps to ensure the full and equitable participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the economic, social and cultural life of Australia. It sets out six foundational actions to set a course towards a reconciled nation that benefits all Australians.

This report has found only 6% of the Bringing Them Home report recommendations – made to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families almost 28 years ago – have been clearly implemented. It recommends a National Healing Package of priority changes to enable remaining elderly survivors to live out their days with dignity.