The First Nations Economic Partnership is an agreement with the: Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community‑Controlled Peak Organisations, First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance and the Australian Government. The purpose of the Economic Partnership is to advance the economic empowerment and lasting economic security for First Nations peoples, communities and organisations.

This audit examined implementation of recommendations in relation to mandatory minimum requirements (MMRs) for Indigenous employment and procurement by the Australian Government. It found some departments had only partly implemented the prior recommendations and makes eight recommendations to improve compliance with the MMRs.

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 outlines key factors associated with five Closing the Gap targets considered to be social determinants of health: housing; youth engagement in employment, education or training; year 12 completion; participation in tertiary education; and employment. Remoteness was identified as an important factor for three of the targets. The report identifies common themes and strategies...