Youth Koori Court: Making a difference to young Indigenous offenders
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.
By James Clifford - < 1 min read
Amending Act makes way for new negotiations over Aboriginal land agreements
A broad and flexible new provision is available to Aboriginal Land Councils and the State of NSW to negotiate Aboriginal Land Agreements (ALAs) in relation…
By Paul Bertram - < 1 min read
Aboriginal cultural heritage law: a long road to reform
Despite multiple reviews and decades of calls for change, Aboriginal cultural heritage remains in the State’s flora and fauna legislation. By NORMAN LAING and KELLYANNE…
By Norman Laing and Kellyanne Stanford - < 1 min read
The NSW Youth Koori Court: a new pilot program
The NSW Youth Koori Court (YKC) began at Parramatta Children’s Court on 6 February and will continue on a pilot basis for 12 months. It…
By The Hon Sue Duncombe - < 1 min read
Indigenous recognition: completing our constitution
The Australian Constitution does not currently mention Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A referendum is required to correct this injustice and complete our Constitution….
By Bob Wright - < 1 min read