Government relations with First Peoples
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australians government relations
Discussion paper
A path forward: developing the Western Australian government’s Aboriginal empowerment strategy - discussion paper
The Western Australian Government is developing a strategy to guide how it works with Aboriginal people towards better social, economic, health and cultural outcomes. This discussion paper has been developed in collaboration with the WA Aboriginal Advisory Council and a range of Aboriginal organisations.
Position paper
AbSec’s position on Indigenous data sovereignty
Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care State Secretariat (AbSec)'s position paper regarding data sovereignty regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being able to exercise authority over data about children and families.
Report
Garma 2019 report
The 2019 Garma Festival, hosted by the Youth Yindi foundation, had nearly 40 companies and government agencies in attendance, with more than 450 participants, making 2019 the biggest attendance rate to date. This report outlines some of the festival's highlights.
Discussion paper
Understanding the landscape: the foundations and scope of a Victorian treaty
This discussion paper explores how Aboriginal Victorians might achieve recognition of their sovereignty, control over their own affairs, and enshrine their rights to self-determination and culture.
Article
The government’s ‘new page’ on Indigenous policy is actually just more of the same
Though the federal government emphasises partnerships, accountability and evidence-based policies, Morrison is actually taking a selective and top-down approach. He is also ignoring key Indigenous advice and evidence.