The life of Aboriginal warrior Pemulwuy is commemorated today at the National Museum of Australia as part of its Defining Moments project, which explores key dates that have defined the country's history over more than 50,000 years.

Twenty thousand Indigenous Australians stand to benefit from the latest Abbott Government initiative to create more jobs for First Australians.

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, today announced the Government’s new Employment Parity initiative, designed to support the private sector in employing Indigenous people.

Today is National Close the Gap Day – a time to acknowledge all the work done by communities, the private sector and non-government organisations to help eliminate Indigenous disadvantage.

Today also highlights the continued need to work towards improved health outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

National Close the Gap Day is a timely reminder to us all that there is still more work to be done to deliver positive outcomes for Indigenous Australians and that a collective effort is required to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage.