Amid partisan disputes over reconstituting a select committee on Indigenous affairs, the Jumbunna Institute’s ongoing review of the lived experiences of First Nations people is highlighted as a crucial complement to the national inquiry, supporting evidence-based policy improvements for Indigenous communities.

The Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, commissioned by the ACT Government, completed the first stage of an independent review. The report assesses government progress on implementing recommendations aimed at addressing the over-representation of First Nations people in the ACT criminal justice system, highlighting systemic issues such as racism, lack of coordination, and insufficient community-led initiatives.

The Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research was commissioned by the ACT Government to conduct an independent review into the over-representation of First Nations people in the ACT Criminal Justice System. The review assesses progress on implementing reforms and recommendations aimed at addressing systemic bias and over-incarceration.

Jumbunna Institute, in partnership with Diversity Council Australia and UTS Business School, launches the second phase of the Gari Yala research report. The initiative aims to investigate workplace discrimination, detail the lived experiences of Indigenous Australians at work, and provide recommendations for safer and inclusive workplaces free from racism and bias.

The ACT Government has selected the Jumbunna Institute to lead an independent review into the overrepresentation of First Nations people in the justice system. The review aims to provide an impartial assessment and develop practical recommendations to address systemic racism and improve outcomes for marginalized communities.

Jumbunna Institute, in partnership with the Diversity Council of Australia, released the Gari Yala report in 2023 which surveyed over 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals about their experiences in the workplace, highlighting systemic racism, cultural load, and the health impacts of discrimination. The report aims to drive improvements in workplace cultural safety and professional development for educators.

The Jumbunna Institute collaborated with Diversity Council Australia on the Gari Yala report, an Indigenous-led research project that centers the work experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The report, embargoed until November 17, 2020, outlines significant workplace challenges including racism, cultural load, and lack of inclusion, and calls for systemic change to improve Indigenous employment outcomes.

The Jumbunna Institute led the Gari Yala report, which surveyed over 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers across Australia. The study revealed alarming levels of workplace racism, including racial slurs and unfair treatment, and proposed recommendations for creating culturally safe and Indigenous-led work environments.