Native Title In this period, the Commission has undertaken research towards the development of the next Native Title report, as specified under section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and section 46C of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth). This work has contributed to elevating the voices of First Nations women and communities by listening and sharing their experiences navigating the multifaceted and challenging native title legislative and policy context. In doing so, the Commission is breaking down the complexity of the system and presenting policy makers and civil society with a better understanding of First Nations peoples’ lived realities and day to day struggles with native title. The report aims to be tabled in the Parliament by the end of 2021. The data collection involved online interviews and in-depth conversations with First Nations women, and professionals working with native title across Australia, as well as a targeted online survey and a submissions process. This collection of data is limited to specifically targeted individuals in native title processes with diverse experiences across different sectors and locations within Australia. It creates a valuable opportunity to reach key voices with experience in the native title system and facilitate meaningful and genuine engagement. In May 2021, Commissioner Oscar advocated for the importance of this process at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Summit, stating that the native title system needs to better accommodate First Nations systems of governance and decision making, prioritising the needs of communities over Western frameworks. This recommendation, along with the personal experiences of First Nations peoples and professionals working with native title is anticipated to be published in the report. Annual Report 2020–2021 Australian Human Rights Commission 61

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