Resources and publications

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Title Author /s Summary Date Tag(s) Type
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Aboriginal contexts: A critical review Wenona Victor for the Canadian Human Rights Commission

What processes are available to help Aboriginal people resolve their conflicts internally? What are the most common challenges implementing such a process? This report examines three dispute resolution processes and the differences between Indigenous and Western practices.

Dispute management Article / paper
Anthropology and connection reports in native title claim applications Dr Julie Finlayson

This paper discusses the purposes and form of the reports, their differentiation from the NNTT registration process, considerations anticipating litigation, confidentiality and potential conflicts of interest by the State as respondent.

AIATSIS, Dispute management, Government, Indigenous knowledge, Legal Article / paper
Barunga Agreement Northern Territory Government

The Northern Territory’s four Land Councils and the Northern Territory Government have today signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (the “Barunga Agreement”), paving the way for consultations to begin with Aboriginal people about a Treaty

Government, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous law, Justice, Treaty Article / paper
Native title and commercial fisheries: the Torres Strait sea claim Gabrielle Lauder, Lisa Strelein

For native title holders, the ability to exercise native title rights for commercial purposes is crucial to full and meaningful participation in the social, cultural and economic life of Australia. This article examines the extent to which native title gives its holders the power to manage resources, govern their use and exploit them commercially.

AUSTLII, Fishing, Native Title Act, Water rights Article / paper
Native Title and Tax: Understanding the Issues Miranda Stewart

Outlines the treatment of income tax under native title agreements

AUSTLII, Native Title Act, Tax Article / paper
Prescribed Bodies Corporate: Charging fees for services Lisa Strelein

An outline of some of the legal issues surrounding PBCs charging fees for service and what PBCs can and cannot charge fees for.

AIATSIS, AUSTLII, Fee for service Article / paper