Research
Welcome to the Treaty Authority's research dilly bag.
This collection provides access to treaty-related research authored in-house by the Treaty Authority or for the Treaty Authority by a research partner.
The Treaty Authority carries out research to support Treaty negotiations and its role in administering the Treaty Negotiations Framework. Learn more at About us
The Treaty Authority, including through it’s research function, observes and upholds Australia’s Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance principles. Learn more by reading out First People’s Data and Data Governance framework.
This collection includes research created by Treaty Authority as part of its independent and impartial role to oversee treaty negotiations and support the Treaty process.
The Treaty Authority engages research partners to undertake research.
This collection includes research commissioned by the Treaty Authority on its behalf in line with its role as an independent body to oversee & facilitate the Treaty process.
Research by partners does not necessarily represent the views of the Treaty Authority. It is shared to build knowledge about treaty but not intended to be a legal or other advice.
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.
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The research and reports published on this website are provided for general information and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of the Treaty Authority, its Members, or its staff. Some research is undertaken by external researchers or organisations, and the views expressed are those of the authors.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided, the Treaty Authority does not guarantee that all information is complete, current, or free from error. The Treaty Authority accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from the use of, or reliance on, any material publishing on this website.
