Resources and publications

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Title Author /s Summary Date Tag(s) Type
Aboriginal Carbon Foundation Aboriginal Carbon Foundation

Aboriginal Carbon Foundation is a national not-for-profit company building and nurturing a sustainable Aboriginal carbon industry.

Carbon farming, Commercial development, Employment, Environment, Fire Website
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
Enabling Prosperity: Success Factors for Indigenous Economic Development URBIS

Westpac commissioned Urbis to undertake research to understand the key drivers of economic development for Indigenous Australians. The aim of the research was to provide an evidence-base analysis of factors that support entrepreneurship and economic development, building on Australian and international literature and research.

The overarching research question was: What factors lead to successful economic development and job creation in Indigenous communities?

Commercial development, Employment, Finance Report
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
Gkuthaarn and Kukatj Land and Sea Country Plan GKuthaarn and Kukatj Traditional Owners, Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

The Gkuthaarn and Kukatj Land and Saltwater Country Plan is a strategic document that provides a framework for our people and our partners to work together to care for all the natural and cultural values of our country, while providing a sustainable livelihood for our community and others with rights and interests in our land and saltwater country. 

Commercial development, Community development, Employment, Environment, Indigenous knowledge, Land and sea management, Tourism, Youth Report
Guidelines on how to participate National Landcare Programme

This guide provides a general overview of the National Landcare Programme (NLP) investment, which includes investing in projects that build on our partnerships with Indigenous people and communities so they have the opportunity to fully participate in land and sea management, drawing on their significant and unique knowledge, skills and responsibilities. 

Employment, Environment, EPBC Act (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation), Land and sea management, Training, Volunteering 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
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
Recruiting and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees: A guide for community legal centres National Association of Community Legal Centres

To assist community legal centres (CLCs) to meet the cultural safety standards in the National Accreditation Scheme (NAS), the National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) has developed this Guide to assist NACLC and CLCs to improve the attraction, recruitment, support and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees in the sector. 

Business, Culture, Employment, Training Guide
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2015 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.

Childhood, Community development, Disability, Native Title Act, Youth Report
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
Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Human Rights Commission

This guideline explains how targeted recruitment strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be consistent with discrimination laws.

Employment, Legal Guide