Defining indigeneity

How the courts define Indigeneity has profound implications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in terms of the prospective Voice to Parliament, land rights and a range of other issues.

Promoting indigenous trade and investment

Part of the new Australian Ambassador for First Nations’ mandate is to help grow First Nations trade and investment. This will change the game for Indigenous interests and Australia’s economic future.

Indigenous people are human too!

The present struggle for power and influence on all sides in relation to “The Voice to Parliament” attests to the fact of our common humanity.

What kind of voice to Parliament?

The government’s pledge to hold a referendum on an indigenous ‘voice to Parliament’ has been well received, but a number of issues remain to be resolved before the vote takes place.

(Not) closing the gap

Gaping policy shortfalls in the Australian Government’s ‘Closing the Gap’ program have seen it fail to reduce disparities in Indigenous health, income, employment, child removal and incarceration, Flinders University researchers say.

Community action can save cultural heritage

Community-led research brings together cultural, economic and environmental considerations for a unique design collaboration on Olkola Country in Queensland.

An indigenous voice in the constitution

As a ‘Voice’ that would allow Indigenous Australians to have a say in parliamentary and government decisions that affect them takes shape, it is vital it be enshrined in our Constitution.

Black lives matter in Australia

Three prominent Indigenous women speak about one of the biggest social movements in the world and how it matters in Australia.

Could treaties help close the political gap in Indigenous health?

New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi shows the potential such agreements might hold for health and other issues in Australia.

Exploring food insecurity in indigenous communities

A new study from the University of Queensland will work with local indigenous communities to improve food security among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Songs of strength

A major study led by researchers at La Trobe has identified key themes that will be used to inform strategies to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents in the first years of their children’s lives.

Remembering William Cooper

William Cooper is best known as a visionary campaigner for his own indigenous people, their equality under the law, and their right to be recognised as their land’s original custodians.