Resources and publications

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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
CATSI Act review report draft National Indigenous Australians Agency

This comprehensive review of the CATSI Act, built on a series of reviews undertaken in recent years. Responding to feedback from stakeholders for comprehensive consideration of the ongoing role of the CATSI Act, this review would consider whether the CATSI Act is achieving its objects, particularly as a special measure under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

Capacity building, CATSI Act, PBC Regulations Report
CATSI Act Review: Phase 1 summary report National Indigenous Australians Agency

This report details the findings from the survey available on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website for phase one of the CATSI Act review.

Capacity building, CATSI Act, PBC Regulations Report
CEO accountability Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

ORIC newsletter about CEO accountability. 

Board, CEO, Governance, ORIC, PBC Regulations Newsletter
Check-up: Our dispute resolution processes Australian Indigenous Governance Institute

All of the statements in this document are about the best-practice processes and systems your organisation has for managing disputes and addressing complaints, grievances and appeals. Tick your level of agreement or disagreement with each and then note what priority it is for your organisation.

Dispute management, Governance, Resolution Guide
Closing the Gap report Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, National Indigenous Australians Agency

This Closing the Gap report is an opportunity to reflect on a decade’s efforts under an ambitious framework aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Capacity building, Commercial development, Community development, Education, Health, Indigenous knowledge Report
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
Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (ALRC Report 126) Australian Law Reform Commission

This report marks the first major review of ‘connection’ in native title claims—central to native title determinations—since the introduction of the Native Title Act. The report also examines authorisation of persons bringing native title claims and joinder of parties, and includes 30 recommendations for reform.

Community development, Indigenous knowledge, Indigenous law, Native Title Act, Resolution Report
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
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
Guide on AGMs impacted by covid-19 Governance Institute of Australia

This guidance offers suggestions reflecting the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and associated regulation. Companies will need to consider their individual circumstances, including their constitutions and any other relevant matters.

AGM (Annual General Meeting), Governance, Health Guide
Healthy Corporation Checklist Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

The healthy corporation checklist allows you to check your corporation’s compliance with the rule book and the law.

The checklist contains a list of questions to ask about your corporation. It also has links to important template documents and forms your corporation can use. Each question has a tickbox to record your corporation’s compliance, helping you to identify the areas that need attention.

ORIC, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Information Sheet
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
Indigenous Facilitation and Mediation Project AIATSIS

The Indigenous Facilitation and Mediation Project (‘IFaMP’ or ‘the Project’), located in the Native Title Research Unit at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, commenced in July 2003 and completed its third and final year in June 2006. The Project supported best practice approaches to Indigenous decision-making and conflict management, particularly in relation to the Native Title Act 1993, which emphasises agreement-making through non-adversarial approaches, such as mediation, facilitation and negotiation. This final report of the AIATSIS Indigenous Facilitation and Mediation Project provides a detailed discussion of the project, its findings and best practice approaches.

AIATSIS, Dispute management, Resolution 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
Information sheets for PBCs Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Information about the roles and functions of PBCs under the CATSI Act, the Native Title Act and the PBC regulations.

CATSI Act, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Information Sheet
Native Title Information Handbooks - PBC Funding and Training Guide

The Native Title Information Handbooks provide a summary of resources and information relating to key areas of native title.

The Handbooks provide information about:

  • Native title legislation and case law
  • Federal, state and territory governments' native title policies and procedures
  • Native title representative bodies, registered native title bodies corporate, government agencies and other organisations involved in native title
  • Native title applications and determinations
  • Indigenous land use agreements, future acts and other native title related agreements
  • Land rights legislation
  • Indigenous Land Corporation acquisitions, Indigenous land management and Indigenous protected areas
  • Indigenous population profiles.
Agreements, Determinations, Future acts, IPA (Indigenous Protected Areas), Land and sea management, Land and water, NNTC (National Native Title Council), NTRB (Native Title Representative Body), NTSP (Native Title Service Provider), PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Information Sheet
Native title newsletter AIATSIS Research

This native title newsletter provides an overview of PBCs' pricing structure. 

Fee for service, PBC Regulations, PBCs (Prescribed Body / Bodies Corporate) Newsletter