Closing the Gap Reporting
News articleHistorically, the Australian Government has released a Closing the Gap report in February to coincide with the anniversary of the National Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples, together with a statement to Parliament.
Heritage Assessments to focus on Indigenous Culture
News articleMedia release - The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP: The recognition of Indigenous Cultural Heritage will be prioritised in upcoming assessments for the Commonwealth and National Heritage lists.
Additional Relief Funding for Central Land Councils
News articleMedia release - The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP: The Australian Government is providing an additional $858,000 from the Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA) for the Central Land Council to support social wellbeing and economic growth projects as part of their continued response to COVID-19.
Anthony Lagoon land handed back to traditional owners
News articleMedia release - The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP: Traditional owners in Wampaya country, north-east of Tennant Creek, have today received the title to more than 600 hectares of land around Anthony Lagoon.
$100 Million Stimulus for Indigenous Businesses and Jobs in the NT
News articleThe Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP, today announced a $100 million Northern Territory (NT) Indigenous Economic Stimulus Package, developed in partnership with the four Northern Territory Land Councils, to provide immediate support for Aboriginal businesses and jobs in the NT.