FOR ABORIGINAL ECONOMIC

objective is to undertake high-quality, independent research that will assist in furthering the social and economic development and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. CAEPR’s aim is to be a world-class centre undertaking research on Indigenous economic development issues that combines academic excellence with policy relevance and realism. In Australia, CAEPR is currently the only dedicated research centre focusing on Indigenous economic policy issues from a national perspective. The Centre’s publications, which include the CAEPR Discussion Paper series first established in 1991, aim to examine government policy, influence policy formulation, and inform public debate. CAEPR Discussion Papers are intended as one forum for the rapid dissemination of peer-reviewed papers by Centre staff on relevant research topics. These papers are produced for widespread discussion and comment. Copies of most publications are available for free electronic download from CAEPR’s website <www.anu.edu.au/caepr/&gt