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
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
Country, Native Title and Ecology Jessica Weir (ed)

Country, native title and ecology all converge in this volume to describe the dynamic intercultural context of land and water management on Indigenous lands. Indigenous people’s relationships with country are discussed from various speaking positions, including identity and knowledge, the homelands debate, water planning, climate change and market environmentalism. The inter-disciplinary chapters range from an ethnographic description of living waters in the Great Sandy Desert, negotiating the eradication of yellow crazy ants in Arnhem Land, and legal analysis of native title rights in emerging carbon markets. A recurrent theme is the contentions over meaning, knowledge, and authority.

Carbon farming, Environment, Indigenous knowledge, Water Book
Emerging Issues in Land and Sea Management Dermot Smyth, Rod Kennett, Tran Tran, Acacia Prince-Pike, Melanie Dulfer-Hyams

Report of a workshop held on Wednesday 4th June 2014 at the National Native Title Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW, to map current and future research and resource needs for land and sea management.

AIATSIS, Fishing, Land and sea management, NNTC (National Native Title Council), Water Report
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
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
Joint statement on board minutes Australian Institute of Company Directors, Governance Institute of Australia

In this statement, the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Governance Institute of Australia (Governance Institute) summarise key principles, provide their view on matters to be included in minutes, and consider the approach to board papers and document retention policies.

Board, Minutes Article / paper
Minutes of Meetings Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Factsheet about keeping meeting minutes for Indigenous corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

CATSI Act, Meetings, Minutes, ORIC Information Sheet
NAILSMA Information Hub North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance

The North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance Ltd (NAILSMA) is a leader in finding practical solutions to support Indigenous people manage their land and sea resources into the future. NAILSMA, a not-for-profit company, has over a decade of experience in delivering complex and challenging programs across north Australia.

Carbon farming, Commercial development, Community development, Indigenous knowledge, Rangers / caring for country, Water Website
Overturning aqua nullius: Securing Aboriginal water rights Virginia Marshall

Overturning aqua nullius aims to cultivate a new understanding of Aboriginal water rights and interests in the context of Aboriginal water concepts and water policy development in Australia.

Water, Water rights Book
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
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