Overview

This topic explores the relationship between Indigenous peoples in Australia and national and international public legal systems. Students will begin by engaging with Indigenous legal and governance structures, the ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures articulate law, the legal frameworks within which British colonialism operated, and the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce foundational concepts underpinning Indigenous legal and governance structures, British colonialism, and the legal impacts of colonialism upon Indigenous peoples in Australia
  • Provide an opportunity to critically examine legal issues raised by colonialism in Australia, and how these have impacted, and continue to impact, upon the lives and cultures of Indigenous peoples
  • Introduce current issues in international Indigenous rights movements

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify the history and legal impact of colonialism on Australia's Indigenous peoples
2.
Describe and critically evaluate specific public law issues that face, or have faced, Australia's Indigenous peoples
3.
Describe and critically evaluate the role of public law in relation to government policy and legislation relating to Indigenous Australians
4.
Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences
5.
Apply the appropriate legal conventions in their writing, including proper citation method

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