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 read
Who ‘speaks for country’ in NSW?
In NSW and elsewhere in Australia there is no single identifier or legal definition for ‘who speaks for Country’. By NORMAN LAING and KELLYANNE STANFORD.
By Norman Laing and Kellyanne Stanford - 3 min read
ALRC urges reform of native title
The ALRC Native Title Final Report contains 30 recommendations for reform, focusing on ‘connection’ requirements, the content of native title, authorisation and joinder. By JUSTINE CLARKE.
By Justine Clarke - 1 min read
Community legal education: bringing two worlds together
Innovative community legal education programs in the Northern Territory are keeping pace with the way we consume and engage with media, and are proof of…
By Yvette Harvey - 2 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 - 4 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 - 2 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