Albanese government under pressure to reveal next moves after failed referendum

Exclusive: Indigenous representatives want the federal government to accelerate its plans on closing the gap, including delivering significant funding

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The federal government must “urgently” accelerate its plans on closing the gap in Indigenous life outcomes in the wake of the unsuccessful voice referendum, according to the top representative body of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations.

The Coalition of Peaks has also suggested Labor should convene a “proper process to bring together Aboriginal people” to decide the future of the Uluru statement and its calls for voice, truth and treaty.

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