Looking beyond the borderline: Development performance and prospects of Saibai Island, Torres Strait
Author/editor: Davis, R
Paper no: 80
Year published: 1995
The establishment in July 1994 of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) within the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) has allowed Islander political leaders great latitude in shaping Torres Strait's political and economic…
Mineral development agreements negotiated by Aboriginal communities in the 1990s
Author/editor: O’Faircheallaigh, C
Paper no: 85
Year published: 1995
This paper describes and critically examines five resource development agreements signed between mining companies and Aboriginal communities between 1992 and 1994 in the Northern Territory and north Queensland. These include the Mt Todd Agreement, the McArthur…
Money, business and culture: Issues for Aboriginal economic policy
Author/editor: Martin, D
Paper no: 101
Year published: 1995
A central issue facing policy makers is how to meet principles of equity and social justice in access to economic benefits for Australia’s diverse regional, ethnic and Indigenous populations, while at the same time ensuring broad national goals of economic…
Native Title Act 1993: Implementation issues for resource developers
Author/editor: Altman, JC
Paper no: 88
Year published: 1995
There is little documented evidence that the Native Title Act 1993 (NTA) hampers mineral, oil and gas exploration and production because few genuine attempts have been made to work within the existing framework. From a public policy perspective and utilising an…
Native title and Indigenous Australian utilisation of wildlife: Policy perspectives
Author/editor: Altman, JC, Bek, H, Roach, LM
Paper no: 95
Year published: 1995
The Native Title Act 1993 specifically recognises Indigenous property rights in Indigenous species; if there is one legislative event that could alter Indigenous utilisation of wildlife in the future it is provisions in this statute. This legal framework means…
Negotiations between mining companies and Aboriginal communities: process and structure
Author/editor: O’Faircheallaigh, C
Paper no: 86
Year published: 1995
During recent years, Aboriginal communities in Australia have become increasingly involved in negotiating mineral development agreements with mining companies and relevant State agencies. Two factors influence the extent to which Indigenous interests can achieve…
Performance indicators for Aboriginal Health Services
Author/editor: Anderson, I, Brady, M
Paper no: 81
Year published: 1995
Performance indicators, which are simply variables that help to measure change, have been highly contentious in the area of Aboriginal health. This discussion paper focuses on the introduction of performance indicators for Aboriginal Health Services by the former…