Critically evaluate and discuss the Closing the Gap policy
Topic: Critically evaluate and discuss the Closing the Gap policy. Compare the current policy with previous policies implemented by Australian governments and highlight the future challenges to reach the Reconciliation objectives.
a. Demonstrate knowledge of pre-settler Indigenous Australian cultures
b. Analyse the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous populations in historical and contemporary contexts
c. Compare Indigenous and non-Indigenous legal and justice processes
d. Examine critically the nature and effects of western criminal justice policies and practices in relation to Indigenous people in Australia.
Criteria:
• A clear introduction giving the context and outlining the topics for discussion
• Discussion is relevant and clearly addresses the topic
• Uses relevant academic sources to support argument
• Clear conclusion summarising the main points of the essay
• Discussion follows a logical structure
• Paragraphing is appropriate
• Formal language and third person are used
• Sentence structure, spelling and punctuation are accurate
• A minimum of 15 valid references must be integrated throughout the essay
• In-text citations are accurate as per APA 7 referencing
• Reference list is accurate as per APA 7 referencing