IEU Branch Secretary, and caretaker of our union’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Terry Burke said taking action on Close the Gap Day was more important than ever.
“Unfortunately, the most recent annual Closing the Gap report indicates only limited progress for improving life outcomes for First Nations People, with only four (4) of the key targets rated ‘on track’ to being achieved,” Mr Burke said.
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