Media Release: Close the Gap Day 24.03.11

Date published : 24  March  2011 

JENNY MACKLIN MP

Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs


24 March 2011

Hundreds of events will be staged across the country today to mark National Close the Gap Day. H eld in schools, workplaces and community halls, today's events demonstrate the strong community support for addressing Indigenous disadvantage. Closing the gap is a national goal, which requires the Australian Government to work in partnership with the state and territory governments, businesses, not for profit organisations, Indigenous people and the wider community.

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