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IP Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan

Reconciliation Action Plan

In April 2008, IP Australia released its first Reconciliation Action Plan. The plan was officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia – the peak organisation for building and promoting reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

The plan is designed to promote a respect for the creativity and innovation of Indigenous Australians for the benefit of all Australians.

The key reconciliation initiatives identified by the plan are:

  • the further development of Australian Government policy positions on IP issues as they relate to the needs and interests of Indigenous Australians;
  • increased Indigenous employment opportunities within IP Australia; and
  • engagement and consultation with the Indigenous community on IP issues.

Please keep an eye out on this page for upcoming activities and key announcements.

If you’re interested in viewing appealing case studies regarding indigenous intellectual property, please view the case studies below.

If you have any queries regarding IP Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan please contact:

Leo O’Keeffe, Director Domestic Policy
Ph: 02 6283 7929
Email: Leo.OKeeffe@IPAustralia.gov.au

IP Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan can be viewed here.