Resources and publications

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Title Author /s Summary Date Tag(s) Type
Barni-Wardimantha Awara (Don’t Spoil the Country) – Yanyuwa Sea Country Plan Dr John Bradley, Yanyuwa Families

The Yanyuwa people of the south-west Gulf of Carpentaria, have developed the Yanyuwa Sea Country Plan to explain the relationship between Yanyuwa people and our Sea Country; explain Yanyuwa people's concerns about current and future management of our Sea Country; set out objectives, strategies and actions to address Yanyuwa concerns and aspirations about sea country management; and propose options for working with government agencies, industry and other stakeholders to achieve our objectives, strategies and actions. 

Land and sea management, Land and water, Land rights, Water rights Report
Becoming a corporation member Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Overview of the rights and responsibilities for members in Indigenous corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

Members, ORIC Information Sheet
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
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
Independent director guide Aboriginal Governance and Management Program

This guidebook provides information on how to select independent directors for the Aboriginal boardroom. 

Board, Directors, Members, ORIC Guide
Innovating to Succeed Forum Aboriginal Governance and Management Program (APONT)

In 2017 the APONT Aboriginal Governance & Management Program facilitated a NT-wide forum for senior managers and board members of NT Aboriginal organisations, bringing them together to network and share stories to strengthen and build their capacity in management and governance. This report provides an overview of the presentations from this forum.

Capacity building, Constitutions, Directors, Governance, Rule book, Staff Report
Making decisions Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

ORIC newsletter about making decisions. 

Decision making, Meetings, Members, ORIC Newsletter
Management and staff Indigenous Governance Toolkit

The topic 'Management and staff' from the Indigenous Governance Toolkit has six sections,

  1. Management and staff
  2. Managing the organisation
  3. The governing body and management
  4. Managing staff
  5. Staff development and training
  6. Case studies
Staff, Training Information Sheet
Managing conflict: A guide for boards Governing Good

This guidebook provides information about how a board member in a non-profit or voluntary organization manages conflict. 

Board, Directors, Members, NFP (Not-For-Profit), Volunteering Guide
Meetings for Members Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Guide for running general meetings for corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

CATSI Act, Meetings, Members, ORIC Information Sheet
Member's Rights Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Outline of the rights of members of Indigenous corporations.

CATSI Act, Members, ORIC Information Sheet
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
Native Title Report 2000 Australian Human Rights Commission

Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land. 

This report examines:

human rights and native title

  • the extinguishment of native title
  • native title and sea rights 
  • indigenous heritage and native title.
Heritage, Land and sea management, Land rights, Native Title Act, Water rights Report
Native Title Report 2006 Australian Human Rights Commission

Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land.

Agreements, Commercial development, Finance, Funding, Land rights, Mining, Water rights Report
Native Title Report 2007 Australian Human Rights Commission

Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land.

Collaboration, Fishing, ILUA (Indigenous Land Use Agreement), Native Title Act, Water rights Report
Native Title Report 2008 Australian Human Rights Commission

Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land.

Caring for Country, Environment, Indigenous knowledge, Land and sea management, Water rights Report
Ngarrindjeri Nation Yaruwar-Ruwe Plan Ngarrindjeri people, South Australia

A key purpose of the plan was to better educate government and nongovernment agencies, researchers and the wider Australian public on Ngarrindjeri connection to Country and their associated rights and obligations to Yarluwar-Ruwe

Culture, Land and sea management, Land and water, Land rights, Water rights Report
ORACLE - Selecting Senior Staff Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

ORIC newsletter with advice about selecting senior staff.

ORIC, Staff Newsletter