Indigenous Australians will see a significant boost from the Morrison government’s 2022-23 Budget after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a substantial raft of indigenous portfolio measures to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people economically. These measures will include creating more jobs and wealth-building programs and elevating Indigenous voices across Australia. In a media release published shortly before the budget delivery, Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt announced that the Morrison government’s Indigenous policy reform agenda is one of the most ambitious to date. “Alongside our priorities under Closing the Gap, we are making strong headway on the National Roadmap for Indigenous Skills, Jobs and Wealth Creation, building the capacity of Prescribed Bodies Corporate, progressing the establishment of Indigenous Local & Regional Voices and reforming the Community Development Program,” he said. “It’s all part of our new partnership approach. We are deepening partnerships with Indigenous Australians, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices …
Australian Budget Sets out Measures to Further Close Indigenous Economic Gap
March 30, 2022
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