Closing the Gap Review 2026

Call for submissions paper available

Make a submission

All individuals and organisations are invited to have their say and provide a submission to this review.

The Productivity Commission has published a paper on 7 September 2026 to help people make a submission. The paper outlines the proposed focus of the review and key questions for consultation.

Everyone is encouraged to share evidence and perspectives in a format that is most appropriate for you, including through written storytelling, artwork, research report, case studies or a video.

Initial submissions are due by Monday 26 October 2026.
 

Please note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain names, images and voices of deceased people. It may also link to other websites which contain names, images and voices of deceased people. 

Ethics approval

This research has received ethics clearance from the AIATSIS Human Research Ethics Committee (Protocol REC-0621).

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Pathways of accountability and change

This artwork by Lani Balzan was created for this review's visual identity

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Initial submissions are by Monday 26 October 2026.

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Study timeline

2027

What we heard paper

Draft report

Final submissions due

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Final report to Joint Council

Final report release