New data released by the Productivity Commission on Thursday reveals that only 4 of the 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track, indicating that life outcomes for mob are continuing to worsen.
There has been progress made in the number of First Nations children enrolled in preschool and there are fewer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in detention.
However, the data reveals that the targets to reduce the number of Indigenous adults in prison and children in out of home care are not on track and are in fact worsening.
Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says that there's a need for structural reform.
Linda Burney says the Voice will help address Closing the Gap targets.
"We cannot continue to go down the track of very little change. The change that's required is big structural reform."
Linda Burney said that the proposal for an Indigenous Voice to parliament would help address the Closing the Gap targets.
"What it shouts to me is ... that there is a need to do things differently, which is why the referendum and a Voice to Parliament is so important," she said.
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said the lack of progress was frustrating.
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy Source: Supplied
"But there is still a long road ahead to Closing the Gap in true partnership with Indigenous communities to improve outcomes today and for future generations."
With additional reporting from AAP
