This report reviews developments in native title law and policy from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Chapter 1 examines the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of changes to policy and legislation made during the reporting period. Chapter 2 examines how Indigenous governance over...

In this year’s Report, the Commissioner review developments in the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples between 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012 (the reporting period). The report also focusses on the theme of governance, giving consideration to what enables effective, legitimate and culturally relevant governance in...

This paper provides a background to issues discussed at a workshop held by AIATSIS in December 2009, and offers some of the outcomes in order to provide a basis for further debate and dialogue and to inform future forums.

This paper seeks the views of local communities and others interested in the international repatriation of Indigenous remains.

The National Indigenous Law and Justice Framework was developed by the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General (SCAG) as a national approach to address serious and complex issues that exist for Indigenous Australians and the criminal justice system.