There is much goodwill in Australia to improve Indigenous outcomes. However, too many programs are implemented because of their perceived benefit, rather than a rigorous assessment of what works. This research report maps the number of government and non-government Indigenous programs and potential level of duplication among different program providers (federal, state/territory and non-government). The...

This is an edited version of the Hon. Bob Debus’ Society of Labor Lawyers Annual lecture in memory of Frank Walker. In it, Debus reflects on changes in the justice system in NSW, and the Commonwealth, and impacts on Indigenous people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are under-serviced by digital technologies, with indigenous Australians being 69% less likely than non-indigenous people to have any Internet connection and are about half as likely to have broadband access. This 'digital divide' contributes to and reinforces educational, income, employment and geographical disadvantage. While uneven access remains a particular...

The Department of Social Services commissioned this research report to better understand volunteering and giving within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.

This study found that where low aromatic fuel has been introduced, sniffing rates have been reduced on average by 88% across selected communities since 2005-07.