Native title: older and deeper than the Constitution
Commonwealth v Yunupingu has exploded native title doctrine. Understand the context and reasoning behind the watershed decision.
By Tony Denholder and William Simons - 2 min readCommonwealth v Yunupingu has exploded native title doctrine. Understand the context and reasoning behind the watershed decision.
By Tony Denholder and William Simons - 2 min readAs the dust settles on this long-anticipated report, we look at the findings and what key stakeholders think about them.
By Andrew Gay, Lauren Davies and Damian Beaufils - 1 min readSeveral recent cases have developed precedent for admitting cultural evidence and accommodating cultural differences for First Nations participants in criminal proceedings.
By Oliver Williams and Damian Beaufils - 1 min readWith its recent expansion, it is timely to take an inside look at how the Youth Koori Court works and what makes it so successful.
By James Clifford - 8 min readThe consultation and discussions around a Voice have been going on for close to seven years, but many basic questions remain unanswered.
By Bertus de Villiers - 2 min readAn exploration of how a black letter application of the Bail Act can command fairer outcomes for First Nations people.
By The Hon. Justice Lucy McCallum and Erica Timmins - 2 min readShining a spotlight on Aboriginal deaths in custody, changing attitudes and the families mounting important new claims for justice.
By Craig Longman - 3 min readCulturally appropriate wills and how they can be tailored to meet the unique needs of Indigenous clients.
By Professor Prue Vines - 2 min readThe Torres Strait success story offering hope for culturally significant sites at risk from development.
By Shane Roberts and Graham Carter - 3 min readLegal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 2 min readRecent NSWCA decision expands the definition of ‘Aboriginal child’.
By Nicholas Martin - 2 min readContemporary decisions highlight concerns about police accountability and Aboriginal deaths in custody.
By Craig Longman - 2 min readThe Budj Bim landscape is the first Australian site to be inscribed on the World Heritage List exclusively for its testament to Indigenous cultural heritage.
By Andrew Beatty and Tim Unsworth - 2 min read