First Peoples
Alternative labels
First Nations people
Indigenous
Indigenous peoples
Discussion paper
Victorian Aboriginal Authority: an initial feasibility study for discussion
This paper outlines the findings from an initial feasibility study for a new, Aboriginal-led, independent statutory accountability entity to strengthen oversight of Victorian Government programs for Aboriginal people – a Victorian Aboriginal Authority.
Submission
Response to the inquiry into administration of the referendum into an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
This submission highlights that significant capacity gaps exist for mitigating electorally relevant mis and disinformation. It argues government should enforce necessary regulatory requirements that hold platforms accountable for the promotion of mis and disinformation, coupled with requirements for transparency to enable effective independent oversight.
Briefing paper
Cultural heritage protection reform
This background paper provides information on First Nations cultural heritage reform including recurring themes for reform, the current legislative framework and co-design options to reform First Nations cultural heritage protections.
Submission
Victorian Government submission to the Yoorrook Justice Commission
This submission offers a whole-of-government response to the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s two issues papers on systemic injustice experienced by First Peoples in the Victorian criminal justice and child protection systems.
Guide
Indigenous referencing guidance for Indigenous Knowledges
This resource was created by the Indigenous Archives Collective (IAC) as referencing guidance for undergraduate students, and liaison librarians supporting these students, when citing Indigenous Knowledges. While the work is intended for use in libraries to support the acknowledgement of First Nations people in Victoria, it has broader application for the acknowledgement of Indigenous Knowledges...