While they remain relevant and informative, we acknowledge that the context surrounding these issues continues to evolve. Updates to these resources are planned to ensure they reflect the most current information and perspectives.
About these resources
Developed in 2017, these resources provide valuable insights into the human rights history of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland.
Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland
The history of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland includes significant events that have led to ongoing impacts on their communities. These events have resulted in systemic discrimination and breaches of human rights which continue to affect Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples outlines fundamental rights for Indigenous peoples, including self-determination, participation in decision-making, respect for culture, and equality. Since colonisation, Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples have experienced breaches of these rights, with their human rights often falling short of the principles outlined in the Declaration.
These resources provide an overview of historical and contemporary events that have shaped the human rights experiences of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland.
This resource aims to:
- acknowledge the history and significant events that have occurred for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- recognise the lasting impacts of these events on Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples today
- provide insight into Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples' relationships with non-Indigenous Queenslanders, government agencies, and their representatives.
- recognise breaches of human rights experienced by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.