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Murra Waaruu Seminar Series
For 2 years,the Australian National University First Nations Portfolio (FNP) undertook an extensive, deliberative process on the economic empowerment of First Nations people in Australia.
Commencing with the Marramarra murru First Nations Economic Development Symposium in June 2022, ANU subsequently convened six national seminars on economic development, with the overall process involving close to 300 First Nations organisations and businesses, researchers, Commonwealth officials and industry representatives.
These dialogues comprised a series of topic-specific seminars that were designed to bring together leading scholars and practitioners to develop solutions for specific relevant issues, ensuring we remain on track to deliver a compelling, evidence-based case to transition the existing First Nations economic development policy paradigm in Australia to one that supports economic self-determination.
Summary of Outcomes Report
Quote by Prof. Peter Yu: “Throughout the Seminar Series, I witnessed first-hand First Nations leaders, industry, academics, and policymakers come together to discuss the challenges, and more importantly, the opportunities of a renewed First Nations economic agenda. What became clear is that Australia is at a critical point in its relationship with First Nations peoples. Their economic empowerment can be the common ground that takes us forward”.
This Outcomes Report highlights key findings and reform proposals to advance meaningful economic opportunities for First Nations peoples in Australia related to their rights and interests in land, freshwater, Sea Country, and cultural and intellectual property, as well as beneficial interests in financial assets.
