Representations of Indigenous Rights in public policy

Indigenous peoples' rights in public policy encompass the legal and political frameworks designed to protect the rights, culture, and well-being of indigenous communities. These policies often address issues such as land rights, self-governance, preservation of cultural heritage, and access to resources. Key components may include recognition of indigenous land tenure, consultation and consent processes for development projects affecting indigenous territories, support for indigenous languages and education, and efforts to address historical injustices and systemic inequalities. Effective implementation of such policies requires collaboration between governments, indigenous representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure the full realization of indigenous peoples' rights and aspirations.
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Daniel Billy and others v Australia
⁠escholarship.o... (UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy - A Critical Reading of the HRC’s Daniel Billy et al v. Australia)
www.theguardia... (The Guardian - Australia rejects proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in constitution)
humanrights.go... (Australian Human Rights Commission - Social determinants and the health of Indigenous peoples in Australia)
www.nma.gov.au... (National Museum Australia - Evidence of first peoples)
⁠www.niaa.gov.a... (National Indigenous Australians Agency - Referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice)