Research issues and discussion papers

We produce issues and discussion papers which provide an in-depth analysis of emerging and contemporary issues. All papers are independently peer reviewed.

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2019

Issues paper

What do young fellas reckon? Exploring the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in native title

Bhiamie Williamson, Stacey Little

Registered native title bodies corporate (PBCs) are responsible for protecting and managing native title rights and interests on behalf of the native title group.

2018

Discussion paper

(Re)defining Indigenous Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dr Tran Tran, Clare Barcham

Indigenous knowledges cannot be broken down into components that are measurable, ownable and owned.

2017

Issues paper

Native Title Anthropology after the Timber Creek Decision

Pamela Faye McGrath

In August 2016, the traditional owners of Timber Creek in the Northern Territory, the Ngaliwurru and Nungali peoples, were awarded over $3.3 million for the loss of their native title rights.

2016

Issues paper

Wearing two hats: The conflicting governance roles of native title corporations and community/shire councils in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community governance can be greatly impacted by the nature of the land tenure held or managed by the community.

2015

Discussion paper

Reflections on a native title anthropology field school

Andrew McWilliam, Jodi Neale

An account of new ideas and approaches for teaching native title anthropology.

2015

Issues paper

Gender and generation in native title: Director demographics and the future of prescribed bodies corporate

Geoff Buchanan

While gender and age are often noted as being important dimensions of Indigenous leadership and governance, they have rarely been examined in detail. This paper focuses specifically on the gender and age of directors on the boards of prescribed

2014

Issues paper

Black and green revisited: Understanding the relationship between Indigenous and environmental political formations

David Ritter

This paper re-visits the supposed rift and complexities between environmentalists and indigenous people — 'green' and 'black', both internationally and in Australia. The author writes about Greenpeace's international experience of working with

2014

Issues paper

In the Native Title 'hot tub': expert conferences and concurrent expert evidence in Native Title

Vance Hughston, Tina Jowett

Explore how expert conference and concurrent evidence can greatly reduce the hearing times and costs of Native Title proceedings. It discusses the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people in four recent cases.

2014

Discussion paper

What’s needed to prove native title? Finding flexibility within the law on connection

Nick Duff

Analyses the law in proving native title claims. This discussion paper provides a guide for both claimants and governments regarding flexibility within the law for consent determinations.

2014

Discussion paper

Gardens of discontent: health and horticulture in remote Aboriginal Australia

Ernest Hunter, Leigh-ann Onnis, John Pritchard

Looks at the history of Indigenous health in relation to foraging and 'farming' in the remote regions of Australia. This discussion paper focuses on Cape York in remote northern Australia, and the community of Lockhart River in particular, to outline