Announcements

New National Indigenous Australians Agency’s website launched

Announcements | 20 May 2024

The National Indigenous Australians Agency’s new website launched today. The new site makes it easier for you to find important information on First Nations policies and programs. Check it out at: www.NIAA.gov.au

Budget 2024-25: Delivering better outcomes for First Nations people

Announcements | 15 May 2024

On Tuesday 14 May 2024, the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, handed down the 2024–25 Federal Budget. This Budget delivers on the commitments made in the Commonwealth’s 2024 Closing the Gap Implementation Plan and invests $2.4 billion in real actions that will make a tangible difference to First Nations people’s lives.

Have your say on the new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program

We want your feedback on a new jobs program coming to remote communities

Announcements | 7 May 2024

The Australian Government is investing $707 million to deliver the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program. The program is developed in partnership with First Nations people to support people in remote communities to move into paid employment by funding real jobs that communities want. Your feedback is important to help inform the design and implementation of the RJED program.

Have your say – Northern Territory Native Title Representative Bodies

Announcements | 28 Mar 2024

Do you have Native Title interests or live in the Northern Land Council (NLC) or Central Land Council (CLC) regions?

Have your say on recognising the NLC and CLC for a further term as Native Title Representative Bodies for their regions.

Submissions close on 16 April 2024. For more information, visit: Consultations | National Indigenous Australians Agency (niaa.gov.au).

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First Nations Reference Group for Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program

Announcements | 7 Mar 2024

The Albanese Government has set up a First Nations Reference Group to work in partnership with the government to design and implement the Remote Jobs and Economic Development program.

The Remote Jobs and Economic Development program announced last month, will create 3,000 jobs in remote Australia, to help close the gap in employment outcomes and boost economic opportunities.

New Closing the Gap data

Announcements | 7 Mar 2024

The Productivity Commission’s latest data on Closing the Gap shows some progress.

The Productivity Commission has released new data on 8 of the Closing the Gap targets and nine supporting indicators.

Overall, 5 out of 19 targets are now on track, an improvement from 4 out of 19.

Encouragingly, the proportion of First Nations babies born at a healthy weight has improved and is on track to meet the target of 91 per cent by 2031.

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$50 million for 50 new Junior Rangers Programs announced

Announcements | 1 Mar 2024

The Albanese Government is expanding the highly successful Junior Ranger program, offering on-Country learning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia.

Improving food security in remote First Nations communities

Announcements | 23 Feb 2024

The Albanese Labor Government is improving food security in remote Aboriginal communities and investing more than one million dollars on a range of infrastructure projects.

Commonwealth Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan

A new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program

Announcements | 15 Feb 2024

The Government has announced a new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program (RJED) that will create 3,000 jobs in remote communities. The program will start in the second half of 2024, funding 3000 jobs over three years with proper wages and conditions – as part of replacing the Community Development Program (CDP).

Commonwealth Closing the Gap 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Implementation Plan

Announcements | 13 Feb 2024

The 2023 Annual Report provides an honest analysis of the Commonwealth’s progress toward achieving the Priority Reforms and socio-economic outcomes of the National Agreement. It informs action required in 2024 to improve life outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

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