Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Cultural and intellectual property

Cultural and intellectual property

Statements on behalf of the Australian Government by Robert Tickner, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission by Lois O'Donoghue and Central Land Council by Bruce Tilmouth on issues such as return of cultural property and skeletal remains, protection of folklore, biodiversity and traditional knowledge; protection of art; loss of Strehlow collection to Arrernte custodians, need for Aboriginal control of cultural heritage