1996
Towards greater autonomy for Torres Strait: Political and economic dimensions
Discussion Paper 121 / 1996
Abstract:
After a brief introduction, this paper comprises the text of a submission to the House of Reprentatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs for its inquiry into greater autonomy for 'the people of the Torres Strait'. The paper distinguishes between the political and economic dimensions of greater autonomy and discusses each in turn.
Indigenous participation in higher education: culture, choice and human capital theory
Discussion Paper 122 / 1996
Abstract:
Indigenous enrolments in higher education have risen consistently in recent years, though Indigenous students are still proportionally under-represented in Australian institutions of higher education. A close examination of recent enrolment and completion data reveals that Indigenous students are far more likely to enrol in the post-Dawkins 'new universities' and are less likely to be found at the pre-Dawkins 'research universities' than are non-Australian students.
Estimating the social rate of return to education for Indigenous Australians
Discussion Paper 123 / 1996
Abstract:
This paper compares estimates of the social rate of return to education for Indigenous Australians with those for non-Indigenous Australians. The social rate of return measures the net benefits to society of educating its citizens. If education is treated as an investment by society in its people, then Australian society will be made better off by an increase in educational investment as long as the social rate of return is higher than that for other public investments.
The right to negotiate and native title future acts: implications of the Native Title Amendment Bill 199
Discussion Paper 124 / 1996
Abstract:
The paper describes the right to negotiate process that has been established under the future acts regime of the Native Title Act 1993 and presents a preliminary review of key amendments to the current process proposed by the Howard Government. The right to negotiate is critical to mainstream land management and resource development on claimed native title lands, and so remains contentious and subject to mounting industry and government criticism concerning transactions costs and alleged unnecessary delays.
Native title and the petroleum industry: Recent developments, options, risks and strategic choices
Discussion Paper 125 / 1996
Abstract:
The Native Title Act 1993 (NTA) introduces a new dimension to Australia's land tenure systems; new property rights are established for native title parties via the creation of a 'right to negotiate' (RTN) with respect to future acts on land where native title might be determined. There is growing recognition that, legal uncertainties about the potential co-existence of native title on pastoral leases aside, there are elements of the NTA that are resulting in suboptimal outcomes for the petroleum industry.
Aboriginal economic development and land rights in the Northern Territory: Past performance, current issues and strategic options
Discussion Paper 126 / 1996
Abstract:
The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 incorporated, in large measure, progressive social measures recommended by Mr Justice Woodward to facilitate economic development for Aboriginal people.
The 1994 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey: Findings and Future Prospects
Research Monograph 11 / 1996
Abstract:
The workshop 'Statistical needs for effective Indigenous policy: findings from the 1994 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey', on which this monograph is based, was convened by CAEPR for a variety of reasons. It has been over four years since in April 1992 an earlier workshop 'A National Survey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations: Problems and Prospects' had been co-convened by CAEPR and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia.
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