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INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA

Social Justice & Native Title Reports 2009
Download the reports and community guide here.

State of the World's Indigenous Peoples
This 2010 report includes thematic chapters on topics such as poverty and well being, culture, environment, education, health and human rights.

Statement of the Special Rapporteur
Professor James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People, says Australia is not conforming with international standards on respecting the cultural integrity and self determination of Indigenous Peoples.

PM Urged to Accept UN Criticism
A media release signed by Indigenous organisations and several Bishops calls on the Prime Minister to respond to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People's criticism of the Government's Indigneous policies.
The Victorian Council of Churches also made a statement.

Court Backs Yolngu Rights
The High Court of Australia recognises the Yolngu people’s exclusive possession rights over the intertidal zone along 80 percent of the Northern Territory coastline.

Statistical Overview
The Australian Human Rights Commission provides statistics highlighting the situation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.

Little Children are Sacred
Rex Wild and Patricia Anderson’s report provides recommendations on addressing child sexual abuse in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. It was written after extensive consultation with the communities and draws on previous studies.