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APY Art Centre Collective calls for federal inquiry into First Nations art industry https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-17/apy-art-collective-federal-inquiry-call/106647780 #IndigenousIP

First Nations art collective calls for industry inquiry to protect artists

APY Art Centre Collective members say a voluntary code of conduct isn't protecting artists from financial exploitation and misconduct in the industry.

Matthew Rimmer 1d ago

'Fifty years ago, these men set out to defeat an insidious disease. A fortnight ago, they did' https://www.smh.com.au/healthcare/fifty-years-ago-these-men-set-out-to-defeat-an-insidious-disease-a-fortnight-ago-they-did-20260511-p5zvn7.html Trachoma eliminated in Australia. #health #eyesurgery #IndigenousIP

Fifty years ago, these men set out to defeat an insidious disease. A fortnight ago, they did

Fred Hollows was a true mentor and teacher. Following his example, on April 29, Australia finally defeated the world’s leading infectious cause of preventable blindness.

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Matthew Rimmer 4d ago

WA’s Yindjibarndi traditional owners consider appeal against Fortescue’s $150m record native title payout https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/14/western-australia-yindjibarndi-traditional-owners-consider-appeal-fortescue-mining-native-title-payout-ntwnfb #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #Indigenousip

WA’s Yindjibarndi traditional owners consider appeal against Fortescue’s $150m record native title payout

Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation label federal court ruling against mining giant’s Solomon Hub iron ore operation ‘unsatisfactory’

The Guardian

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Matthew Rimmer 4d ago

Yindjibarndi urged to consider appeal against native title compensation decision https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/federal-court-judgement-slammed-yindjibarndi-appeal-possible/106673420 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #IndigenousIP

$150m compensation payout for Yindjibarndi slammed as too little

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to hand over the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. But some say it falls painfully short of what is owed.

Matthew Rimmer 6d ago

Yindjibarndi people win $150m compensation after Andrew Forrest's Fortescue mines built without permission https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-12/yindjibarndi-fortescue-andrew-forrest-compensation-payout/106665232 #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP

Record payout after billionaire built mine without traditional owners' permission

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.

Matthew Rimmer May 11

Indigenous designers hold independent runway ahead of Australian fashion week – in pictures https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/may/11/indigenous-designers-australian-fashion-week-in-pictures #IndigenousIP

Indigenous designers hold independent runway ahead of Australian fashion week – in pictures

On the eve of Australian fashion week, First Nations Fashion and Design showcase the work of six Indigenous brands and designers

The Guardian

Matthew Rimmer May 11

Knox Family brings country, rock and stories to Sydney Opera House for 'Generations and Dynasties' https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-11/knox-family-perform-sydney-opera-house-generations-and-dynasties/106647848 #IndigenousIP #music

'The Black Elvis' to perform at the Sydney Opera House

Uncle Roger Knox, aka the Black Elvis, will perform a collection of his hit songs and a few yarns from his life at the Sydney Opera House, sharing the stage with his son and two grandsons.

Matthew Rimmer May 7

Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her facial features for Avatar character https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/06/indigenous-actor-james-cameron-avatar-lawsuit
Suit says director used Q’orianka Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for The New World. #IndigenousIP #publicityrights #personalityrights #performersrights

Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for ‘stealing’ her facial features for Avatar character

Suit says director used Q’orianka Kilcher’s features without permission after seeing her in advert for The New World

The Guardian

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Matthew Rimmer May 1

Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/27/clean-energy-switch-must-not-be-excuse-to-plunder-indigenous-lands-say-leaders
Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environments #IndigenousIP

Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders

Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environments

The Guardian

Matthew Rimmer Apr 28

First Nations group launches bid to protect Victoria Park from Olympic stadium development
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-05/qld-victoria-park-application-block-olympic-infrastructure/105613670
#IndigenousIP #culture #heritage #Olympics #BrisbaneOlympics #auslaw #auspol

First Nations group launches bid to halt Olympic stadium plan

An application to prevent the development of a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium at Brisbane's Victoria Park has been lodged with the federal government.