Resources and publications

In April-May 2005, the Native Title Research and Access Officer, Ms Grace Koch conducted a survey of NTRBs to find out about current storage practices and plans for the future of documents that have been either collected or generated by the native title process.

This report of the discussion, which considered current practice for the treatment of connection material and other documents collected in the claim process, forms part of the 2005 Native Title Conference.

This document provides a brief listing of resources for preservation and information on Indigenous studies.

In June 2006, representatives from 13 NTRBs met in Canberra to discuss databases and the needs of their organisations for collection management practices. Through this report, a list of ideal fields of information was drawn up along with some guidelines for access of native title material. Several NTRBs have used the information from this workshop to design their own databases.

This paper gives a brief description of what type of documentation is needed for a native title claim, what happens to the materials both during and after the claim process and how the research creates a valuable community asset. Finally, there is consideration of various options for the management of the historical material to give greater access and control to the indigenous communities in NSW.

This guide complements the Rule book info kit and is for prescribed bodies corporate (PBCs) and Registered Native title bodies corporate (RNTBCs) who have extra responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993. It describes some of the important issues that need to be considered when writing rules for these types of corporations. It also suggests some specific rules. It is designed for PBCs, RNTBCs and groups intending to hold or manage native title.

The native title process has created valuable research resources assembled during the claim research. Although some of this material has come from other sources, the arrangement of the documents coupled with original field research gives a unique description of Indigenous societies and their connections with the land. Also, much of the field material is irreplaceable because the elders who gave the information may have passed away. This connection material is of great value, not only to claimants, but to the wider community because it offers a valuable contribution to Australian history, anthropology, sociology, land management and other disciplines.

This book contains pictures to help explain some of the concepts within the rule book.

A guide to the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act)

ORIC fact sheet about differences between the CATSI Act and the Corporations Act.

This is a basic model for solving problems using a facilitator, adapted from a model provided by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. 

ORIC newsletter about the role of the CEO

ORIC newsletter about the role of directors.

ORIC policy statement explaining their role in resolving disputes involving corporations.

Advice for dealing with complaints.

A report detailing information obtained from corporations registered under the CATSI Act on remuneration and other benefits paid to directors, senior managers and other staff.

Managing disputes and the role of ORIC in resolving disputes.

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

Outlining the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers for corporations under the CATSI Act.

ORIC newsletter about independent directors. Includes interviews with independent directors.