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Do you work for a government or community organisation? Submissions are open for the 2026 Review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap: bit.ly/4zn4ULt Tell us about policies or programs making a difference and what is holding back progress. Closing 26 Oct
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We will make recommendations to governments about how they can better deliver on their commitments. We want to hear your views, including: - what progress you have seen - what is working and what could be done better
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You can share your views with us as: 📝written submissions or brief comments 📣oral storytelling 🎥video narratives 🎨art‑based contributions with a written or oral story. Support is available if you would like help to share your ideas and experiences. Follow the link for more
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Closing soon | Submissions to 2nd review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap close on Mon 26 Oct: bit.ly/4seMwC9 In this ProdCast clip, Commissioner Selwyn Button explores how data is collected and shared, and how that can affect the story behind the numbers.
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In this ProdCast clip, Commissioner Selwyn Button explains the PC's approach to analysing and interpreting #ClosingTheGap data and the importance of looking at historical context behind the numbers. Listen where you get your podcasts.
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As we continue the 2nd review of the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap, we want to hear from individuals, communities and organisations.
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Your experiences and ideas will help build our contextual understanding and inform our advice to govs on the efficacy of the Agreement: tr.ee/uazidG Share stories and ideas as a story, artwork, research report, case studies or a video. Support is available.
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Register to attend | Registrations are open to join public hearings for the PC's determinants of regional airfares inquiry: bit.ly/4i7KqQ8 Closing 19 Nov The PC will release this inquiry's interim report in mid-November.
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New episode | How are we going with Closing the Gap? 'One has been met, some targets are staying steady, some are showing early progress but there are some that are going backwards.'
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The PC is currently reviewing progress towards the National Agreement on Closing the Gap for the second time. We want to hear from as many people as we can about what is and isn't working.
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Whether you're speaking for yourself or as part of a community or organisation, your voice matters. Making a submission is simple, find out more: pc.gov.au/inquiries-and-rese… Closing 26 October 2026
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Our submission to the Senate Education and Employment References Committee summarises the findings and recommendations of our 2024 inquiry into early childhood education and care.
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The paper highlights barriers to affordable, high-quality services in rural, regional and remote Australia. It also outlines reforms to improve access, affordability, workforce capacity, flexible delivery and inclusion: bit.ly/4yQE4M0
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Closing today | Share your insights into how governments are implementing the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap in this short questionnaire: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… Your answers will help ensure our review captures public servant perspectives on the Agreement in action.
Closing soon | What have been the key learnings or challenges from implementing actions under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap? We want to hear from current and former public servants on what actions are being taken: bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closing COB Friday 9 October.
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Closing soon | What have been the key learnings or challenges from implementing actions under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap? We want to hear from current and former public servants on what actions are being taken: bit.ly/3VeyRi3 Closing COB Friday 9 October.
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Are govs making progress towards the National Agreement on #ClosingTheGap? The PC is reviewing the Agreement. We want to hear from you – your experiences, your ideas, and what you think is and isn't working: bit.ly/4xBM82w Your voice matters.
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