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Closing the gaps between Indigenous and other Australian outcomes is a central concern of contemporary policy. The Re‐Offending Database (ROD), which has been collated by the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), offers a unique opportunity to analyse data quality issues in an important source of administrative data for Indigenous people. This paper provides several independent estimates of the population of Indigenous offenders by estimating the number of people with unknown Indigenous status who are likely to be identified as Indigenous in other circumstances. The main finding is that the Indigenous population of offenders is substantially undercounted in administrative data collections. The failure to account for this will understate Indigenous disadvantage or the 'gap' between Indigenous and non‐Indigenous outcomes.

The Wentworth Lectures honour the contribution of Sir William (Bill) Wentworth to the creation of AIATSIS in 1964; now a world-renowned research, collecting and publishing organisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander cultures, traditions, languages and stories

On Tuesday 16 May 2023, the Australian Institute of International Affairs NSW welcomed Dr Harry Hobbs and Dr Ed Wensing, who both specialize in Indigenous affairs, to discuss the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament and what Australia can learn from other countries on this matter. Dr Hobbs began by giving an outline of what shape […]

A significant cost for individuals who have contact with the criminal justice system is the potential effect on employment status. In this study the effect of arrest on the employment status of indigenous Australians is examined using data from the 1994 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey. Having been arrested is found to reduce the probability of employment. The size of the effect is estimated to be between 10 % and 20 % for males, between 7 % and 17 % for females. The effect also varies according to the reason for a person's most recent arrest. Differences in arrest rates between indigenous and non‐indigenous Australians may explain about 15 % of the difference in employment–population rates between thosegroups.

In early 2019, Australia&rsquo ; s Northern Territory (NT) government announced the $106 million funding and promotion of a new state-wide Territory Arts Trail featuring Indigenous art and culture under the banner &ldquo ; The World&rsquo ; s biggest art gallery is the NT.&rdquo ; Some of the destinations on the Arts Trail are Indigenous art centres, each one a nexus of contemporary creativity and cultural revitalisation, community activity and economic endeavour. Many of these art centres are extremely remote and contend with resourcing difficulties and a lack of visitor awareness. Tourists, both independent and organised, make their travelling decisions based upon a range of factors and today, the availability of accessible and engaging online information is vital. This makes the quality of the digital presence of remote art centres, particularly their website content, a critical determinant in visitor itineraries. This digital content also has untapped potential to contribute significant localised depth and texture to broader Indigenous arts education and comprehension. This article examines the context-based website content which supports remote Indigenous art centre tourism and suggests a strategic framework to improve website potential in further advancing commercial activities and Indigenous arts education.

When we published a selection of writings by Prof Jon Altman in JIP 14, 'Arguing the Intervention', we were overwhelmed by the positive response. The clarity, thoughtfulness and expertise he applies to Indigenous socioeconomic and policy issues has provided an insightful alternative that has been warmly received by people who were seeking a more in-depth analysis and response. In this edition, selections of Prof Altman's writing canvas a range of issues from further evaluation of the Northern Territory intervention, the failure of homelands policy, challenges in policy approaches to Closing the Gap and analysis of the 'Stronger Futures' legislation. The selection of articles contained in this edition are evidence of why Prof Altman remains one of the most esteemed researchers and thinkers working in the Indigenous economic and policy space.

When we published a selection of writings by Prof Jon Altman in JIP 14, 'Arguing the Intervention', we were overwhelmed by the positive response. The clarity, thoughtfulness and expertise he applies to Indigenous socioeconomic and policy issues has provided an insightful alternative that has been warmly received by people who were seeking a more in-depth analysis and response. In this edition, selections of Prof Altman's writing canvas a range of issues from further evaluation of the Northern Territory intervention, the failure of homelands policy, challenges in policy approaches to Closing the Gap and analysis of the 'Stronger Futures' legislation. The selection of articles contained in this edition are evidence of why Prof Altman remains one of the most esteemed researchers and thinkers working in the Indigenous economic and policy space.