We work with communities, government, non-government organisations and industry to envision self-determination in Indigenous policy in private, public and cultural sectors.
We lead, and create the space for Indigenous nations and communities to lead, proactive policy discussions in Indigenous policy and legal affairs.
We’re focused on effecting and supporting sustainable, cutting-edge reforms that realise Indigenous sovereignty and fulfil community aspirations.
We’re each experienced and committed scholars with track records in advancing Indigenous policy and legal interests across many fields, but especially in:
- Treaty
- Indigenous human rights
- Regional governance and nation-building
- Indigenous urban, regional and remote economic development
- Criminal legal policy
- Cultural revitalisation and governance
- Self-determination in Indigenous-state relationships
- Indigenous women in leadership, work and the justice system
- Native title and land rights
- Commissions of inquiry
Research projects
Team
- Director of Jumbunna Research: Professor Lindon Coombes
- Laureate Fellow: Distinguished Larissa Lavarch, aka Larissa Behrendt
- Senior Researchers: Alison Whittaker and Dr Tracy Barber
- Research Fellows: Kirsten Gray and Amy Thunig
- Associate Dean: Lachlan McDaniel
- Researcher: Joshua Gilbert
- Professor Juanita Sherwood
Contact
If you would like to learn more about Indigenous Policy and how the team could work with your community, please contact:
Professor Lindon Coombes
Director of Jumbunna Research
Email: Lindon.Coombes@uts.edu.au