Current approaches to engaging First Nations peoples in urban policy and planning are placing an unreasonable and unsustainable burden, especially on Traditional Custodians. This research examines the relationship of First Nations peoples in Australia to urban policy, and is designed to centre First Nations sovereignty, authority, knowledge, governance and agency as the starting point toward...

The Australian Government has committed to replacing the Community Development Program (CDP) with a new Remote Jobs and Economic Development Program, developed in partnership with First Nations people. This report summarises findings and recommendations from the second round of community consultations, outlining the pathway to deliver a program that is effective as well as culturally...

This report highlights the achievements of the Victorian Government and the First Peoples’ Assembly in advancing the Treaty process and preparing to embark on landmark Treaty negotiations, which are on track to commence later in 2024.

This article explores how agencies can support First Nations Australians to build strong, equitable and sustainable by ensuring that governance is informed and enriched by cultural and social determinants that Indigenous communities bring to the table. The challenge among regulators lies in ‘walking the bridge' together in a manner that respects Indigenous governance while ensuring...

This report takes a person-centred approach to highlight the ways that native title and related systems are failing to deliver land justice effectively. It calls for significant reform of the native title system to deliver land justice and fulfil fundamental human rights for First Nations people.