Australia's efforts to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage failed following an analysis by a Productivity Commission revealed stark failures.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders born between 2015 and 2017 are expected to live 8.6 fewer years amongst boys, and 7.8 fewer years amongst girls than non-Indigenous children.
While the gap has lessened compared to a decade prior, Australia is not on track to close it by 2031 with other aims such as reduction in suicide rates, incarceration, and children out-of-home care are failing to progress efficiently.