This report assesses the Commonwealth’s delivery against actions outlined in the 2024 implementation plan including spotlights on outstanding programs, services and initiatives. The 2025 implementation plan outlines the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities for the next 12 months to contribute to achieving the goals of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (National Agreement). The implementation plan sets out how policies and programs are aligned to the National Agreement and what actions will be taken to achieve the priority reforms and socio-economic outcomes, including information on funding and timeframes for actions. The report also includes the Government's response to the Productivity Commission's review.

The report asserts there has been substantial progress toward the commitments made in last year’s implementation plan and the Commonwealth is making significant investments across priority areas including housing, education, health and jobs. The activities demonstrate a strategic approach to coordinate cross jurisdictionally, remove barriers, explore and support creative community led options and drive partnerships – across government, across sectors and across communities – to support successful outcomes. 

2025 priority reforms key activities

• Supporting state and territory jurisdictions to fully establish the 6 place‑based partnerships.
• Developing and implementing new Policy Partnerships (Economic, VET and Skills).
• Establishing the Data Policy Partnership (DPP) to formally commence by December 2025.
• Implementing 3 Sector Sector Strengthening Plans (Justice, Languages, and Family, Domestic, and Sexual Violence).
• Continuing to develop data portals for the Blacktown, Maningrida and Western Suburbs of Adelaide sites.
• Completing the scoping study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data resources (Disability) by mid‑2025.