INDSL2001 Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Australia (1967-)

This unit explores the diversity and complexity of Indigenous societies and experiences in the post-1967 period within a framework foregrounding Indigenous perspectives. This period has witnessed both tremendous change and significant continuities in terms of Indigenous experiences and identities, as well as the policymaking approaches Australian governments have adopted in relation to Indigenous affairs. The unit examines a variety of social and political issues of concern to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities from an interdisciplinary perspective incorporating historical, sociological and Indigenous approaches to understanding, interpreting and responding to such issues. Students will explore issues relating to human rights, social justice, power, identity, race and racism, representation, socioeconomic disadvantage, health, criminal justice, child removal, native title, reconciliation, sovereignty and self-determination.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 4/GF Band 1

Field of Education

Indigenous Studies (090311)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

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2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

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