As the dust settles on this long-anticipated report, we look at the findings and what key stakeholders think about them. Snapshot The Senate Legal and Constitutional…
By Andrew Gay, Lauren Davies and Damian Beaufils - 1 min read
Several recent cases have developed precedent for admitting cultural evidence and accommodating cultural differences for First Nations participants in criminal proceedings.Snapshot Australian courts are becoming…
By Oliver Williams and Damian Beaufils - 1 min read
With its recent expansion, it is timely to take an inside look at how the Youth Koori Court works and what makes it so successful.Snapshot…
By James Clifford - 8 min read
The consultation and discussions around a Voice have been going on for close to seven years, but many basic questions remain unanswered.Snapshot The discussion around…
By Bertus de Villiers - 2 min read
An exploration of how a black letter application of the Bail Act can command fairer outcomes for First Nations people.‘If a dominant society denies recognition…
By The Hon. Justice Lucy McCallum and Erica Timmins - 2 min read
Shining a spotlight on Aboriginal deaths in custody, changing attitudes and the families mounting important new claims for justice.Snapshot Australia has historically failed to ensure…
By Craig Longman - 3 min read
Culturally appropriate wills and how they can be tailored to meet the unique needs of Indigenous clients.Snapshot Many Indigenous Australians are poorly served by the…
By Professor Prue Vines - 2 min read
The Torres Strait success story offering hope for culturally significant sites at risk from development.Snapshot Reports of damage and destruction of culturally significant Aboriginal sites…
By Shane Roberts and Graham Carter - 3 min read
Legal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients. Snapshot In Reconciliation Action week 2020, Legal Aid New South Wales was…
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 2 min read
Recent NSWCA decision expands the definition of ‘Aboriginal child’.Snapshot In the recent decision of Hackett (a pseudonym) v Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice [2020]…
By Nicholas Martin - 2 min read
Contemporary decisions highlight concerns about police accountability and Aboriginal deaths in custody.Snapshot The recent Black Lives Matter protests have demonstrated a public concern with First…
By Craig Longman - 2 min read
The Budj Bim landscape is the first Australian site to be inscribed on the World Heritage List exclusively for its testament to Indigenous cultural heritage.Snapshot…
By Andrew Beatty and Tim Unsworth - 2 min read
The significance of the landmark Rocky Hill judgment – beyond climate change. By JOHN WATTS, KEN EVELEIGH., MICHAEL MANIKAS AND JEFF KITE.Snapshot The recent decision…
By John Watts, Ken Eveleigh, Michael Manikas and Jeff Kite - 1 min read