Research

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Research Summary: Benefits & limitations of overseas Indigenous-State treaties

This document summarises the findings of a report prepared for the Treaty Authority by Yardhura Walani, the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research at the Australian National University.

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Fact Sheet: Treaty and the Law

Treaty is an agreement that aims to recognise First Peoples' sovereignty and systems of law.

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Research Summary: Modern Indigenous-State Treaties

This document summarises a research report prepared for the Treaty Authority: Harry Hobbs (2025), Common Questions on Modern Indigenous-State Treaty-Making. 

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Fact Sheet: Treaty and Democracy

Treaties between First Peoples and Australian governments are consistent with democratic principles.

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A Family of Families: Indigenous Nationhood

The Treaty Authority commissioned Professor Nikki Moodie (Gomeroi) and Distinguished Professor Maggie Walter (Palawa) to develop a discussion paper on Indigenous Nationhood.

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Common Questions on Modern Indigenous-State Treaty-Making

The Treaty Authority asked public law expert, Dr Harry Hobbs, to answer questions we've been hearing about Treaties between First Peoples and governments in modern times.

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Overseas Treaty Benefits and Costs – Yardhura Walani ANU

The Treaty Authority asked a team from Yardhura Walani, the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research at the Australian National University, to examine the benefits and costs of Treaty.