Altman, JonAustralian National University. Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research2018-07-262018-07-260-7315-2583-31036-1774http://hdl.handle.net/1885/145578The Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) scheme was first introduced in 1976-77, by the Fraser Coalition Government. It is currently being reviewed by a team appointed by the Howard Government. The paper discusses the genesis of the scheme, its nature, past reviews and its survival and expansion.32 pagesapplication/pdfen-AUAuthor/s retain copyright1997