It is not the first time there has been talk of a treaty or treaties between Indigenous peoples and the rest of the Australian community, and this time round the debate has only just begun. The debate has already taken off on a number of fronts. Who will negotiate a treaty or treaties? How long...

This submission to the Senate Inquiry into Progress Towards National Reconciliation the focuses on the progress made towards national reconciliation in the field of public law. It suggests paths forward through consultation and reform (including by constitutional amendment). The submission examines what has been called the 'rights and recognition agenda' and argues that this should...

The evaluation focused on ATSIC Regional Council planning, outcome measurement and advocacy with special reference to data availability and requirement. This included: determining what information Regional Councils need to plan effectively assessing the information available to Councils to assist in planning identifying information gaps that inhibit Council planning developing a conceptual framework to assist Regional...

An account of the Aboriginal history of the Pilbara.

This document is a blueprint for action for regional Indigenous homelessness projects in Mt Isa, Cairns, and Townsville / Thuringowa. The blueprint details strategies to be implemented in cooperation with all stakeholders in each of the communities. Five strategic areas underpin the direction of the blueprint and will guide future efforts in the three regions...