Guides: Indigenous Studies: Australian Aboriginal law and policy

Indigenous law

The following resources can help you get started in researching Australian Aboriginal law, land rights and native title legislation.

Australian Indigenous Law Library
A list of significant case law, legislation, and law journals.
National Native Title Tribunal
The National Native Title Tribunal is an independent agency established by the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

Use these resources for information on Indigenous policy:

Indigenous Affairs Resources
The Department of the Parliamentary Library provides government information, bills, reports, and guides.
Uluru Statement: a quick guide
The Uluru Statement is an invitation from First Nations Peoples issued to all Australians. It calls for legal and structural reforms to reshape the relationship between First Nations Peoples and the Australian population.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007 and is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples.