This paper seeks to assess the influence of evaluation and review in influencing policy in the Indigenous affairs policy domain. The paper examines four high-level case studies of strategically significant policy issues within the Indigenous policy domain to assess the impact of evaluation in driving reform over time.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), in partnership with the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly (MPRA), engaged Burns Aldis to give a brief outline of the background to the Murdi Paaki model for community-led governance. The resource presents a summary of the lessons learned in the course of the history of the model, based on the...

This evaluation of the Australian Government's Indigenous Procurement Policy found that overall the policy had a positive effect on Indigenous business and supported its rapid growth. However, further work was needed to improve the policy settings and the resulting outcomes for Indigenous people and communities.

This evaluation assessed the impact of the Family Violence Prevention Legal Services program. It identified several factors which may reduce the risk of violence and promote improved outcomes, and made 36 recommendations for improving the operation of the program.

The evaluation examines School Nutrition Projects in remote Indigenous schools, focusing on dietary needs, program delivery, and holiday‑period nutrition. It finds the SNP highly valued for improving children’s nutrition, attendance, engagement and community employment. Key challenges include inconsistent parental contributions, affecting financial sustainability. Recommendations address administration, operations, monitoring, community engagement and cross‑agency collaboration.