Closing the Gap Quiz

In 2008, what did Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologise for?

• Poor healthcare for Indigenous Australians

• The separation of Indigenous children from their families under government policies

• Lack of employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians

• Discrimination in the education system

Which of the following was NOT a government target set to close the gap?

• Halving the gap in employment outcomes by 2018

• Closing the gap in life expectancy by 2031

• Halving the gap in Indigenous incarceration rates by 2025

• Halving the gap in Indigenous Year 12 achievement by 2020

What progress had been made by 2013 toward the targets?

• All targets had been met.

• No targets had been met.

• Only the early childhood education target had been met, with slow progress in other areas.

• Most targets were on track to be achieved ahead of schedule.

What percentage of Australia's population is made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

• 10%

• 5%

• 3%

• 1%

How many targets were initially set under the previous strategy to close the gap?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

How many targets were achieved under the previous decade's strategy to close the gap?

• None

• Two

• Five

• Seven

What issue was identified with the previous decade's approach to closing the gap?

• It lacked measurable targets

• It failed to consult Indigenous Australians on what the gap meant to them

• It focused too much on education and not enough on health

• It did not involve federal and state governments

What key change has been made in the new strategy to improve life outcomes for Indigenous Australians?

• Increasing government funding without setting targets

• A focus on economic growth for non-Indigenous Australians

• Consulting and negotiating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create new targets

• Removing all previous targets and starting fresh

Which of the following is a key focus area in the new strategy to close the gap?

• Reducing the number of Indigenous Australians in urban areas

• Improving digital connectivity in remote communities

• Increasing the number of Indigenous Australians in the mining industry

• Enhancing cultural awareness in schools

What is a significant challenge in achieving the targets set to close the gap?

• Lack of interest from the general public

• Insufficient data collection and analysis

• Over-reliance on international aid

• Excessive focus on urban areas