Resources and publications

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Title Author /s Summary Date Tag(s) Type
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
Board Code of Conduct PBC website

This template can be used to establish a plain English Code of Conduct for board members or your general PBC staff.

Board, CEO, Chairperson, Code of Conduct, Induduction, Secretary, Staff Checklist
Board induction checklist PBC website

This board induction checklist provides a downloadable template for your PBC to formalise the induction process of new board members. It contains suggestions on documents to be included in an induction kit and when and by whom the new board is inducted. 

Board, Induduction, Succession Planning Checklist
Commissioner’s statement on PBIs Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

The purpose of this Commissioner’s Interpretation Statement is to provide guidance on the ACNC’s view on the meaning and scope of the charity subtype of ‘Public Benevolent Institution’ (PBI) for ACNC purposes.

Government, NFP (Not-For-Profit) Article / paper
Corporation Reporting Guide Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

This guide is designed to help corporation auditors and accountants (or bookkeepers) prepare reports

Bookkeeping, ORIC, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Policies, Reporting, Rule book Information Sheet
Corporation Size and Reporting Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Factsheet about reporting requirements for Indigenous Corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

ORIC, Reporting Information Sheet
Detailed information on changes to native title laws and obligations CATSI Act, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Members, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Reporting, Rule book, Special administration Fact sheet
Everybody's business: A handbook for Indigenous employment Reconciliation Australia and Social Ventures Australia

This step-by-step instruction manual is packed with practical advice for managers and supervisors who are on the frontline of hiring and retaining staff. 

Employment, Induduction, Staff Guide
Examination of legislation in accordance with the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights

In this report the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights (the committee) considers the Stronger Futures legislation in the performance of its role of examining bills, Acts and legislative instruments for compatibility with human rights as defined in the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011. 

Education, Government, Health, Human rights Report
Final report Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition Relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

The final report of the Committee is intended to reflect the evidence received across the wide range of matters included in the Committee’s resolution of appointment. The report sets out the Committee’s conclusions and recommendations in relation to these matters. 

Government Report
Getting started Indigenous Governance Toolkit

The topic 'Getting started' from the Indigenous Governance Toolkit has four sections,

  1. Getting started on building your governance
  2. Assessing your governance
  3. Mapping your community for governance
  4. Case studies
Governance, Reporting, Rule book Information Sheet
Governance for good: The ACNC’s guide for charity board members Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

This guide is for people who are, or are thinking of becoming, board members of a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It focuses on good governance and how it helps charities in the context of their obligations.

Board, Charity, Governance Guide
Improving Indigenous community governance through strengthening Indigenous and government organisational capacity Closing the Gap Clearinghouse

Resource sheet no. 10 produced for the Closing the Gap Clearinghouse

Capacity building, Government Report
Information for PBCs on changes to native title laws and obligations CATSI Act, Decision making, Dispute management, Exemptible rules, Future acts, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Legal, Native Title Act, Native title holder, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate), Reporting Fact sheet
Lhere Artepe Policy and Procedure Guide Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Policy and procedure guide for Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC

Directors, Dispute management, Meetings, Policies, Reporting Policy statement
PBCs Working in Two Worlds Aurora

The first document sets out some background information about what a lawyer is and their duty to you as a client. The second document outlines some questions that you may like to ask a lawyer when you are seeking advice on native title matters.

Governance, Government, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous law, Legal, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Website
Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics The Writing Centre

This handout offers some ways of thinking about grant proposals and advice about the process of  planning and writing a proposal. 

Business, Reporting Information Sheet
Special administrations: what members and directors should know Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

This fact sheet provides general information for members and directors of corporations about special administrations under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

Government, ORIC, Special administration Information Sheet
Staff induction checklist PBC website

This staff induction checklist provides a downloadable template for your PBC to formalise the induction process of new staff members. It contains suggestions on documents to be included in an induction kit and on the induction process. 

Employment, Induduction, Secretary, Staff Checklist