The Rudd Government needs to significant increase funding for Indigenous health if we are to have chance of to Closing the Gap, said the Australian Greens today.

"The 17 year gap in life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians has long been an international embarrassment, and a new report tells us it will take up to 100 years to rectify with the Government's current level of funding," said Australian Greens Senator Rachel Siewert. Read more »