These reports highlight the need for all Australian governments, led by the federal government, to have clearly targeted, long - term plans which identify redressing Indigenous disadvantage
as a
national priority and which measure progress within an
equality framework; to be transparent about the outcomes sought, with adequate performance indicators and benchmarks; and to ensure ongoing and independent monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
[10] They identify the following five key subject areas for target setting
as priorities, and the key elements of any
national plan to achieve Indigenous health
equality: