Closing the Gap Hub

To mark Close the Gap Day on 16 March 2023, the James Martin Institute for Public Policy published articles by leading First Nations voices in research and public policy. These articles aim to inform discussion about how government can meet and exceed Closing the Gap targets working in partnership with and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

We welcome further contributions to this collection of articles – you can get in touch at thepolicymaker@jmi.org.au and read our submission guidelines here. 

Contributors

Colina Reuben

Heron Loban

Jasmine Miller

Joshua Gilbert

Krystal Lockwood

Nareen Young

Pat Turner

Articles

    Self-determining “Indigenous employment”

    16 March 2023

    Closing – and exceeding – the gap on Indigenous employment outcomes means addressing discrimination and breaking down barriers to achievement.

    Nareen Young and Joshua Gilbert

  • A real partnership with First Peoples is key to Closing the Gap

    9 May 2022

    Governments at all levels need a new mindset which places Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander shared decision making at the centre of policy development, design and delivery.

    Pat Turner

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  • A real partnership with First Peoples is key to Closing the Gap

    9 May 2022

    Governments at all levels need a new mindset which places Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander shared decision making at the centre of policy development, design and delivery.

    Pat Turner

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