It had never happened before! No one had every taken legal action against the University of Melbourne and the Museum of Victoria, challenging their right to keep collections of the skeletal remains of the ancestor of Aboriginal people ... . For the 25th anniversary of the reburial in Kings Doman Garden, Shannon Faulkhead and Jim Berg tell the story of this significant battle in the history of colonisation of this country. The story incorporates the voices of 22 people, both Koorie and non-Koorie, who were involved at the time- Gatefold.B&w illustrations, b&w photographsmuseum of victoria, koori, koorie, , ancestors, history, histories, melbourne university, laws, melboune, victoria, art, artists

19-74 p. ; 23 cm.aborigines-lower murray - boora boora, baraba baraba, watty watty, waiky waiky, latchy latchy, darty darty, yairy yairy, law-games, punishment, dogs, spirituality, tribal, death, sickness, food, canoes, cordage, hunting, see also: watti watti; dadi dadi; latchi latchi;

20 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.Traditional Aboriginal Society was an oral culture so that the history, stories, and songs and knowledge of Spirituality, Laws, Customs and Values were communicated verbally for thousands of years.The invasion of Europeans caused destruction of tribal groups by disease and killings. It limited the use of language, exchange of stories, land use and the important performance of rituals and ceremonies. Europeans used their world view as a mirror and through their observations, documents, diaries, reports and stories were full of racist comments and ignorant opinions of a lifestyle and culture of which they had little understanding.This book was the result of many months of research by a group of Swan Hill Aboriginal Educators. It is an attempt to present limited information about the history and lifestyles of the Wemba Wemba and Wathi Wathi people, the Tribes of the Swan Hill and Lake Boga areas.1. aborigines, australian -- victoria -- swan hill -- history -- juvenile literature. 2. aborigines, australian -- victoria -- swan hill -- social life and customs -- juvenile literature. i. baxter, bruce. ii. title., other: wemba wemba tribe -- wathi wathi tribe -- aboriginal educators.

207 P.; bibs.; tables; ports.; footnotes; 25 cm.A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History.government policy-aborigines, australia-race related. | missions-australia-aborigines-attitudes and treatment., | aborigines, australia-social security. | native police-victoria-history1838., | aborigines-gippsland-1860-1890-missions relations. | rowley, charles dunford (1906ð1985) | social identity - aboriginality | law - administrative law - commonwealth | social welfare | government policy - assimilation - 1926-1950 | government policy - assimilation - 1951-1971 | social behaviour - social control | social welfare - government - unemployment benefits | body - decoration - body modification | dance | death - mortuary / funeral ceremonies | death - mortuary / funeral ceremonies - mortuary objects - poles | sites - mortuary sites and cemeteries | weapons - spears |

23 p.; appendices; map; refs.; 30 cm."The Victorian Government is proposing new legislation to protect the State's significant significant Aboriginal cultural heritage. This legislation will replace the existing 'Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1972' and enabled the Commonwealth Government to consider repealing Part IIA of the 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth). This paper outlines key issues to be considered during the preparation of the new legislation, as a basis for consultation with interested parties during August and September 1997."aboriginal australians -- antiquities -- law and legislation -- victoria. | sacred sites (aboriginal australian) -- victoria. | cultural property -- protection -- law and legislation -- victoria. | cultural heritage - protection - law and legislation | government policy - state and territory - victoria.

240 P.; footnotes; appendices; maps; ports.; bibs.; 24 cm.A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | animals - birds - brolgas | stories and motifs - emu | indigenous knowledge - botany | indigenous knowledge - zoology | language - change | language - linguistics - language classification | language - linguistics - phonology and phonetics | language - semantics | language - texts and translations - aboriginal to non-aboriginal language | crime - bushrangers and outlaws | law enforcement - police - native police | law enforcement - police trackers | indigenous peoples - pacific | language - kriol - pidgins and creoles - torres strait creole |

26 P.; appendices; 30 cm.An evaluation of the Australian Constitution as it applies to Aboriginals. Examines the needs and preferences of the Aboriginal population as it relates to the constitution. The Aboriginal Provisional Government Papers discuss aims and objectives of the Aboriginal Provisional Government and outline views on sovereignty, reconciliation, law reform, the Mabo case.aboriginal australians -- treaties. | australia -- race relations -- political aspects. | australian. | politics and government - political action. | law - constitutional law. | politics and government - referenda - referendum, 1967. | government policy - self determination.

27 P.; refs.; 30 cm.Outlines the history of Victorian Aboriginal people in their treatment under the Victorian Aborigines Boards and subsequent Board. Also the attitudes of white society to Aboriginal people. The establishment and history of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service is also outlined.victorian aboriginal legal service | aboriginal australians. | victoria. aborigines welfare board | australian aborigines league | federal council for the advancement of aborigines | victoria. department of aboriginal affairs australia. | department of aboriginal affairs.

30 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.Extract: The Aboriginal Provisional Government Elders conference was held in Hobart in August 1992. It was different from other conferences.One of the obvious differences was the esteem shown by the organisers to the Elders and other delegates...politics, tribal law and social control -- national and state level | aboriginal provisional government elders conference -- tasmania.

4-275 P.; plates; ill,; appendices; notes; bib.; index; 22 cm.Surveys traditional life and values, confrontations with the British; violent conflicts with settlers, native police throughout the country; attacks on Aboriginal initiative at Coranderrk, Cumeroogunja and other settlements; racial legislation, missionary attitudes; cattle industry, mining; discrimination; growth of Aboriginal rights movement, Aboriginal organizations, land rights.aboriginal australians -- social conditions. | race discrimination -- australia. | australia -- race relations. | economic sectors - agriculture and horticulture - pastoral industry - beef cattle | religions - christianity - missions | settlement and contacts - 20th century | enterprises - pastoral industry | government policy - assimilation | government policy - initial period and protectionism | government policy - integration | government policy - state and territory - new south wales | government policy - state and territory - victoria | law - land | land rights - mining industry | land rights - pastoral industry | socioeconomic conditions - living conditions | occupations - pastoral industry workers | law enforcement - police - native police | law enforcement - police conduct and attitudes | politics and government - political action - land rights | race relations - violent - massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - to 1900 | race relations - racism - stereotyping |

50 p. : ill., col. map, ports. ; 30 cm.Articles by a variety of well-known people on the subject of a treaty.1. aborigines, aust. -- govt. relations. 2. aborigines, aust. -- treaties. 3. aborigines, aust. -- legal status, laws, etc. i. institute of public affairs (australia). ii. policy issues

64 p. : ill ; facsims, ports. ; 21 cm.Includes a brief history of the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (and its forerunners) and extracts from the papers of M. Sievewright, C.W. Sievewright (on a murder case), W. Thomas (on stone houses), W.A.P. Dana (on native police), E.S. Parker; (biography of Merringoondeet), P. Sohier (on phrenology); Coranderrk revolt; Lake Tyers; Ramahyuckphrenology. | public records -- victoria. | psychology - cognition - intelligence. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- crime - against persons. | education. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1788-1850. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900. | government policy - state and territory - victoria. | settlement and contacts - government settlements, reserves. | law enforcement - police - native police.

64 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.Captain Dana and his work with the establishment of a Native Police force in the Port Phillip colony. Establishment of Corps in Victoria, mid-nineteenth century, with brief biographical notes of Aboriginal recruits and portraitsdana, henry. | police. australian aboriginal personnel. employment. victoria, 1842-1853. | police -- victoria -- history. | aboriginal australian police. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1788-1850. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900. | government policy - state and territory - victoria. | law enforcement - police - native police. | race relations - violent - massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - to 1900. | police -- australia -- victoria -- history.

9-224 P.; appendices; figs. tables.This guide aims to give indigenous people in Australia information about human rights and the international legal system, information that they can use to improve their lives and the lives of their families and communities, Improvements that have already taken place in Australia have happened mainly bcause of pressure from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this guide aims to help people apply pressure on governments more effectively and productively.human rights. | human rights -- government policy -- australia. | discrimination -- government policy -- australia. | civil rights -- australia. | human rights. | aboriginal australians -- civil rights | law - international law - un conventions | law - international law - human rights | indigenous peoples | discrimination -- government policy -- australia. | human rights -- government policy -- australia.

93 p. : ill., 1 port. ; 20 cm.This book sets out the High Court Mabo decision in plain English, giving everyone the chance to read the case for themselves. It reduces the judgements to less than a third of their original length. It avoids repetition, translates legalese into English and gathers the judgement into chapters and themes. It looks at the specific issues raised by the High Court judges including terra nullius, Crown sovereignty, land ownership, naive title and protecting native title under the Racial Dicrimination Act.australia. high court. mabo and others v. state of queensland. | australia. racial discrimination act 1975 | native title - cases - mabo | law - relation to anglo australian law | law - jurisprudence | native title - extinguishment | race relations - racial discrimination - anti discrimination - legislation. | mabo, edward, 1936-1992. mabo and others v. state of queensland. | mabo, edward, 1936-1992 -- trials, litigation, etc. | australia. high court. mabo and others v. state of queensland. | native title (australia) | torres strait islanders -- land tenure. | torres strait islanders -- legal status, laws, etc. | aboriginal australians -- land tenure. | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. | land tenure -- law and legislation -- australia. | queensland -- trials, litigation, etc.

iii-vi; pp71; This bibliography covers Aboriginal customary law, its interaction with the Australian legal system and the latter's relevance to the Aborigines. It has been assembled in three sections: Books and Articles; Statem Federal and Colonial Legislation; and Bibliographies and other aids.australia. law. implications for australian aborigines. bibliographies. | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. -- bibliography. | law -- australia -- bibliography.

v. ; 29cm.Aboriginal Law Bulletin began in 1981 as one of the first projects of the Aboriginal Law Research Centre at the University of NSW. The Centre became the Aboriginal Law Centre in 1986 and the Indigenous Law Centre in 1997; journal title changed to Indigenous law bulletin from Vol. 4 no. 1 (Apr. 1997)law -- australia -- periodicals | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. -- periodicals | torres strait islanders -- legal status, laws, etc. -- periodicals | race discrimination -- law and legislation -- australia | discrimination in law enforcement -- australia -- periodicals | government policy | law - indigenous | law - international law - human rights | law - legal system | law - legal aid services | race relations - racial discrimination - legislative | politics and government - social justice

xvii, 255 p. ; maps; 21 cm.Contents: THE LEGACY OF THE PAST. Henry Reynolds: European justification for taking the land; Noel Loos & Jane Thomson: Black resistance past & present: An overview.FEDERAL POLICIES IN THE SEVENTIES. Lyndall Ryan: Federal policies on land rights: an overview of the seventies; Commentary: H.C. Coombs.LAND RIGHTS IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. Bob Collins: The march backwards; Proposed liquor laws & a draft criminal code for the Northern Territory.A TREATY & THE NAC. H.C. Coombs: The case for a treaty; Les Malezer: NAC proposals for a Makarrata; Marcia Langton: The international lobby and Makarrata; Judith Wright: In defence of a treaty. QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT POLICIES. Garth Nettheim: The Queensland Acts & human rights; Jim Keeffe: DAIA: The role of the protector - then & now.QUEENSLAND RESERVES AND COMMUNITIES. Kenny Jacobs, Roberta Felton & Darwin Mudunathi: Mornington Island perspectives; Delphine Geia: Life on Palm Island; Eric Kyle: Changes on Palm Island; Shorty O'Neill : The effects of Queensland policies on grass roots Aborigines; Granny Dolly speaks; Les Collins: The significance of the Aboriginal flag. TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PERSPECTIVES. Eddie Koiki Mabo: Land rights in the Torres Strait; Nonie Sharp: The seafaring peoples of the Cape York region: Themes in a quest for homelands; Ben Mills: Islanders' response to proposed repeal of the Torres Strait Islanders Act. POSSIBILITIES FOR COMMONWEALTH ACTION. Garth Nettheim: The possibilities for Commonwealth action in Queensland. THE RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT. Al Grassby: Combatting racism in Australia. A HIGH COURT CHALLENGE? Barbara Hocking: Is might right? An argument for the recognition of traditional Aboriginal title to land in the Australian courts; Greg McIntyre: Aboriginal land rights - a definition at common law.aboriginal australians. land rights. conference proceedings | aboriginal australians. race relations. conference proceedings | aboriginal australians -- land tenure -- congresses. | aboriginal australians, treatment of -- congresses. | australia -- race relations -- congresses.

The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was establishned in October 1987 in response to growing public concern that the deaths in custody of Aboriginal people were too common and that explanations failed to assure people that Aborigines were not subject to pressures beyond those normally experienced by persons held in custody. The task gi ven to the commission was to inquire into the Aboriginal custodial deaths occurring within the time frame of the Commission's investigation and to inquire into 'any subsequent action taken in respect of each of those deaths including the conduct of coronial, police and other inquiries'.aboriginal australians -- victoria -- criminal justice system. | prisoners, aboriginal australian -- government policy -- victoria.| aboriginal australians -- government policy -- victoria. | aboriginal australians -- services for -- victoria. | law enforcement - criminal law and procedure - juvenile justice. | politics and government - political action - criminal justice. | law enforcement - prisons - prisoners.

262 P.; bib.; appendices; footnotes.This report represents an important opportunity to improve the relationship between our young people and police.The ?ustralian Youth Foundation commissioned the report as the first stage in the development of model legislation to govern police practice in relation to young people. juvenile justice, administration of -- australia. | youth -- legal status, laws, etc. -- australia. | children -- legal status, laws, etc. -- australia. | community policing -- australia. | police power -- australia. | children's rights -- australia. |

i-iv; 167 P.; index; bib.; footnotes; 21 cm.The central thesis of this book is that the major failing of native title, as communal, inalienable and partial title, is that is does not represent a sound instrument for significantly improving the conditions and prospects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The costs involved to the Australian community are not balanced by commensurate benefits to indigenous Australians.land tenure -- law and legislation -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- land tenure. | torres strait islanders -- land tenure. | aboriginal australians -- social conditions. | aboriginal australians -- economic conditions. | torres strait islanders -- social conditions. | torres strait islanders -- economic conditions.

vii, 110 p. ; 30 cm. 10 information loose sheets; pamphlet folder 32 cm.Exposure draft; sets out the eight objectives of the proposed Act in the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Victoria, strengthen the involvement of Aboriginal people in cultural heritage management; establish an Aboriginal cultural heritage registervictoria. parliament aboriginal heritage bill. | cultural property -- protection -- law and legislation -- victoria. | sacred sites (australian aboriginal) -- law and legislation -- victoria. | law - administrative law - victoria. | cultural heritage - protection. | cultural heritage - repatriation. | cultural heritage - repatriation - human remains.

xx, 422 p., 55 leaves of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22 cm.Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.human biology -- physiology -- reproduction -- social organisation -- life cycle -- birth -- childhood -- religion and magic -- ritual -- initiation -- mortuary -- politics, tribal law and social control -- arts -- performing arts -- music -- dance -- language and communication -- economics and material culture -- economic life -- division of labour -- subsistence -- hunting -- gathering-- weapons -- spears -- spearthrowers -- tools -- stone --

[29] leaves ; 30 cm.Federal government's discussion paper which outlines background to High Court's decision on native title, consultation process, unresolved key issues; includes legal framework in relation to High Court's decision, Racial Discrimination Act, valid future grants, constitutional powers relevant to possible Commonwealth legislation, identification of native title, possible tribunal system, land management issues, economic development and national compensation fund, relationship between High Court's decision and reconciliation; Appendix lists framework of principles for consultation.native title - cases - high court | law - land - commonwealth | environment - land management | law - constitutional law | native title - compensation | native title - cases - mabo | race relations - racism - stereotyping | race relations - racial discrimination - anti discrimination - legislation.

[ii], 67 p. ; bib.; notes; 30 cm.Analysis of dispossession and marginalization as a socio-political construction of Aboriginal crime, particularly summary offences; Relations with police and role of ALS; alcohol and crime; role of customary law. "The object of my research was to discover whether Australian Aborigines were being arrested, convicted and imprisoned at a rate, vis a vis whites, that was statistically significant, and if so, whether there were any discernable causes for this involvement in the criminal system." A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Philosophy in the University of Cambridge.aboriginal australians -- crime. | criminal justice, administration of -- australia. | race discrimination -- australia. | discrimination in criminal justice administration -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- south australia -- criminal justice system. | aboriginal australians -- western australia -- criminal justice system. | criminal justice, administration of -- south australia. | criminal justice, administration of -- western australia.

[ii], 67 p. ; bib.; notes; 30 cm.Analysis of dispossession and marginalization as a socio-political construction of Aboriginal crime, particularly summary offences; Relations with police and role of ALS; alcohol and crime; role of customary law. "The object of my research was to discover whether Australian Aborigines were being arrested, convicted and imprisoned at a rate, vis a vis whites, that was statistically significant, and if so, whether there were any discernable causes for this involvement in the criminal system." A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Philosophy in the University of Cambridge.aboriginal australians -- crime. | criminal justice, administration of -- australia. | race discrimination -- australia. | discrimination in criminal justice administration -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- south australia -- criminal justice system. | aboriginal australians -- western australia -- criminal justice system. | criminal justice, administration of -- south australia. | criminal justice, administration of -- western australia.

115 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.Discusses the importance of Indigenous communities being able to implement their own models of dispute resolution which take into account traditional values and decision-making structures; proposes a model which could be adapted for use in traditional, rural and urban communities.law - indigenous - dispute management | law - relation to anglo australian law | law enforcement | social organisation - elders | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. | arbitration and award -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- land tenure. | dispute resolution (law) -- australia.

11p.; 30 cm.Supplement to Course for the training of feild officers. The coursework covers 10 units, covering communication, introduction to the law, the role of a field officer, Koories and the law, family law, children and the law, tenancy law, consumer law, and equal opportunity. Written in consultation with Jim Berg and Jan Muir from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, and Alf Bamblett of the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated.aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc -- victoria. | legal aid -- victoria. | law -- study and teaching -- victoria. | legal services -- victoria.