Submissions
AIATSIS Submission - Independent review of the EPBC Act 1999
Apr, 2020
In this submission AIATSIS provides the following key recommendations: Indigenous held lands are fundamental to the achievement of Australia’s Aichi Biodiversity Targets under the International Convention on Biological Diversity. This...
Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) Review – Phase 1
Feb, 2020
In this submission, AIATSIS addresses the scope of the 2020 CATSI Act Review. As the number of Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTBC) continues to grow, the proposed review is a timely opportunity to address some of the outstanding issues...
AIATSIS Submission - Inquiry into the Opportunities and Challenges of Engagement with Traditional Owners in the Economic Development of Northern Australia
Oct, 2019
In this submission AIATSIS provides the following key recommendations: Retaining connection to country is critical to the identity and cultural continuity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and as a consequence, for the wellbeing...
AIATSIS Submission – Indigenous Evaluation Strategy
Aug, 2019
In the submission AIATSIS makes the following observations: The development of a whole of government Indigenous evaluation strategy provides a unique opportunity to embed the principles of working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres...
AIATSIS Submission - Wiyi Yani U Thangani
May, 2019
AIATSIS welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission to the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Voices) Project.
AIATSIS Submission - Protection of Indigenous Knowledge in the Intellectual Property System
Apr, 2019
In this submission AIATSIS largely welcomes the suite of proposals outlined in the consultation paper. In addition AIATSIS provides a detailed a number of issues to be considered in relation to the proposals: Support for legislative reform,...
An office for advocacy and accountability in Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia
Oct, 2018
In this submission, AIATSIS supports the establishment of an independent office for advocacy and accountability in Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. AIATSIS submits that such an independent authority will provide a necessary and independent...
AIATSIS Submission to Senate Inquiry into Australia's faunal extinction crisis
Sep, 2018
In this submission, AIATSIS supports the inquiry into faunal extinction that includes consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholder groups. AIATSIS supports the resourcing of Aboriginal political communities who know the...
Inquiry into Canberra's National Institutions
May, 2018
AIATSIS submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Capital and External Territories inquiry into Canberra’s National Institutions.
AIATSIS Submission to the Closing the Gap Refresh Public Discussion Paper
Apr, 2018
The following submission is in response to the Closing the Gap Refresh Public Discussion Paper. In this submission, AIATSIS supports the adoption of a strengths-based approach to the refresh of the COAG Closing the Gap framework. The submission...
Reforms to the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) Options Paper
Feb, 2018
The following submission is in response to the proposed technical amendments to the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA). In this submission, AIATSIS welcomes changes that further the rights of native title claimants, holders and corporations in the...
Inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 'style' art and craft products inquiry
Dec, 2017
AIATSIS submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs’ inquiry into the growing presence of inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ‘style’ art and craft products and merchandise for sale across...
AIATSIS response to Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) Technical Review of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act) 2006
Oct, 2017
The following submission was made as part of the technical review of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act) 2006 (Cth) (CATSI Act). In the submission we have supported further investigation of a dedicated chapter in the CATSI...
Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) Bill 2017 [Provisions]
Mar, 2017
In this submission, the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) recommended that the Native Title Amendment (Indigenous Land Use Agreement) Bill 2017 be passed as is, or with minor amendments outlined in the...
AIATSIS Submission – Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) Support Strategy
Dec, 2016
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) recommends that the Commonwealth recognise the changing roles of Native Title Representative Bodies and Service Providers (NTRB/SP) and the infrastructure and...
Submission to the Productivity Commission inquiry into regulation of the marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors
Oct, 2016
The Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regulation of the Australian marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors sought to identify opportunities to improve fisheries regulations without compromising fishery policy and environmental objectives. The...
Submission to Australian Law Reform Commission Review of the Native Title Act Discussion Paper 82 (DP82) Feb 2015
Feb, 2015
In this Submission, AIATSIS responds to the questions and proposals in the Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) Discussion Paper 82. The Discussion Paper forms part of the ALRC’s processes, building toward a final report of its...
Submission to Australian Law Reform Commission Review of the Native Title Act Discussion Paper 82 (DP82)
Feb, 2015
In this Submission, AIATSIS responds to the questions and proposals in the Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) Discussion Paper 82. The Discussion Paper forms part of the ALRC’s processes, building toward a final report of its...
Submission to Australian Law Reform Commission Review of the Native Title Act
Jul, 2014
AIATSIS' response to the Australian Law Reform Commission's (ALRC) review into the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) seeks to promote a principled approach to reform. We have sought to highlight the primary underlying...
Submission to the Australian Heritage Strategy
Jun, 2014
The AIATSIS submission to the draft Australian Heritage Strategy provides informed comment on the priorities, commitments and proposed actions identified in the Draft Australian Heritage Strategy (April 2014) proposes a number of...