What to Know About the WA Stolen Wages Settlement
The Western Australian Government settled a legal claim that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who worked in Western Australia for little or no wages between 1936 and 1972.
Feeling Balmy in Balgo
Whilst visiting Balgo, on the edge of the Tanami Desert south of Kununurra, on AITB outreach in November we spent some days at the Warlyirti art centre.
Planes & Troopies: Getting to Numbulwar and Ngukurr
It’s been quite a week for Arts Law’s Donna Robinson and her outreach companion Alexandra Walker from Gadens.
Celebrating Art in the Desart
Arts Law’s Acting CEO Katherine Giles and Director of AITB Legal Donna Robinson attended Desert Mob in Alice Springs from 7-9 September.
Standing Together for Stand-Alone Legislation
IP Australia have released the final report of the Scoping Study on Stand-Alone Legislation for Indigenous Knowledge; to which Arts Law, Copyright Agency and Indigenous Art Code wrote a submission late last year.
Catch You In Cairns!
Immersing yourself in different cultures provides extraordinary opportunities to see through new eyes and to hear with fresh ears, such as at CIAF!
Finding Utopia (and Town Camp)
Connecting with artists offline can often be vital in providing legal advice and education, particularly for those living remotely.
Coming Together in Alice Springs
Desart held its annual Art Centre Conference in Alice Springs in April 2023. The conference is for the managers, directors, artists and art workers of the approximately 38 Desart member art centres. These art centres span the central Australian region spanning Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. The conference is a great opportunity for … Continued
Where there’s a Will
It can be a difficult time when a loved one dies. There is a lot to think about, things that you may never have thought of before. When an artist dies any copyright they own in their work is part of their estate and will survive for 70 years. It’s important to know what will … Continued
MEDIA RELEASE: Revive National Cultural Policy Takes Steps to Stamp Out Fake Art
After the Productivity Commission’s 2022 report into inauthentic Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander art confirmed what we all already knew – that fake art harms culture – it is pleasing to see the Revive National Cultural Policy put ‘First Nations First’ and commit to developing legislation to end the harms caused by inauthentic artworks. As … Continued