First Peoples 2025

This list displays the most viewed and downloaded policy and research in a subject area for the last year (from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025). 

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  1. Report

    Counting on connectivity: measuring digital inclusion for First Nations Australians in 2025


    The Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians project gives a detailed national picture of digital inclusion and media use among First Nations Australians in comparison to other Australians. The research identifies key barriers to full digital participation while also highlighting the strengths, resilience and aspirations of First Nations communities.
  2. Report

    Closing the Gap: Commonwealth 2024 annual report and 2025 implementation plan


    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.
  3. Report

    'If you don’t think racism exists come take a walk with us'

    Ayse Selcuk

    This report presents accounts of racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the Call It Out register. It explores the impacts of the Voice referendum, the racism that plays out in institutions and systems of governance, and in the everyday places we live, work and play.
  4. Report

    Yoorrook: truth be told


    The final report of the Yoorrook Justice Commission established in May 2021 by the State Government and the First Peoples Assembly of Victoria. Yoorrook was given a unique and important mandate: it was tasked with creating an official public record based on First Peoples’ experiences of systemic injustice since the start of colonisation. This has...
  5. Fact sheet

    Respecting and protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)


    When First Nations communities share their knowledge and culture, including language, this is their Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). This fact sheet and guide provide an understanding of what ICIP rights are so that they can be upheld and protected for individuals and communities, for First Nations communities engaged with and for future generations.
  6. Briefing paper

    Truth and Justice Commission Bill 2024: bill digest


    The Bill's purpose is to establish a Commission to inquire into and make recommendations to Parliament on historical and ongoing injustices against First Peoples by the Commonwealth, their impact, and appropriate means of acknowledgement and redress. It responds to the Uluru Statement from the Heart’s call for a Makarrata Commission, but may differ from what...
  7. Guide

    First Nations partnership playbook


    This resource guides public servants to build strong and enduring partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations. It highlights elements to strong partnerships, the six functions of government as a partner and guides public servants new to the partnership process. It provides practical guidance and best-practice examples.
  8. Report

    Close the gap campaign report 2025


    This report describes the ongoing challenges and tangible solutions needed to close the health and wellbeing gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The report makes recommendations across a range of areas, including calling on the Australian Government to implement the recommendations of the Productivity Commission's 2024 Closing the Gap Review and the four...
  9. Report

    Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led review of Closing the Gap


    This review is the first time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have led a national assessment of how the National Agreement on Closing the Gap is working on the ground. It puts their perspectives, experiences and solutions front and centre. The review sets out 12 key findings and 17 recommendations.
  10. Evaluation

    Final report of the evaluation of the Australian Government’s investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care through the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme


    This report sets out the findings and recommendations of a 6-year evaluation of the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP) from 2017 to 2023. The aim of the evaluation was to strengthen the appropriateness and effectiveness of comprehensive primary health care systems for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. It finds Aboriginal Community Controlled...