Worsening Closing the Gap measures spark Indigenous calls for ‘real power shift’
The GuardianWednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:25:35 PM
The latest report on Australia's "Closing the Gap" initiative shows troubling setbacks in key areas like Indigenous incarceration rates, children in foster care, suicide rates, and early childhood development. Indigenous leaders are now demanding a genuine transfer of decision-making power to their communities, arguing that top-down policies aren't working.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another disappointing report—it’s a wake-up call. Despite years of government promises, systemic issues affecting Indigenous Australians are getting worse, not better. The push for "real power shift" highlights a growing frustration with symbolic gestures instead of tangible change. It matters because these gaps reflect deep inequalities that continue to shape lives and communities. If policies don’t shift to center Indigenous voices, progress will likely keep stalling.
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