Indigenous
Broad subject area
Discussion paper
Exposure draft - Native Title Legislation Amendment Bill 2018: public consultation paper
The objective of the proposed reforms is to deliver improvements to native title claims resolution, agreement-making, and dispute resolution processes in the Native Title Act and other legislation. This document outlines the purpose of the proposed amendments and seeks stakeholder views on the approach to amending the law.
Report
Te Oranga Hinengaro – Māori mental wellbeing
This report uses Māori mental health data from three population surveys to highlight findings about whanaungatanga and belonging, cultural connectedness and reconnection, and cultural identity for Māori mental wellbeing.
Journal article
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disability prevalence: making sense of multiple estimates and definitions
In this paper, data collected about disability in Australia are examined, in particular for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) peoples. Data on the prevalence of disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations is an essential component of effective disability policy, planning and implementation.
Working paper
Ongoing growth in the number of Indigenous Australians in business
This paper explores some of the key factors that are impacting on Indigenous business development, including issues about the economics of discrimination and remoteness. The paper also outlines policy implications that arise from the analysis.
Guide
Aboriginals Benefit Account homelands project guidelines
The ABA Homelands Project is making a $40 million infrastructure investment into Northern Territory homelands/outstations. Indigenous providers will be approached to submit applications to deliver pre-approved infrastructure works. The ABA homelands project guidelines have been developed to give providers information on: