The Traditional Owners of this land are those who identify as
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Sovereignty was never ceded.

ANTAR pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging through our dedicated advocacy for First Nations Peoples’ justice and rights.

ANTAR acknowledges the responsibility of committing to a truth-telling process that promotes an honest and respectful path forward for future generations to build upon.

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This ANTAR Factsheet discusses Self-Determination, what it is and what it means in the context of First Nations Australia.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart explains that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ desire a relationship with the people of Australia based on ‘justice and self-determination’. Self-determination is a fundamental concept in international law and is frequently identified as a key goal of the Aboriginal rights movements.