Northern Institute
Master of Public Policy Student Presentations
| Presenter | Archisha Sharma | |
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| Location | Room 08, Level 3, Danala Education and Community Precinct and Online | |
| Open to | Public | |
Join us and support our Master of Public Policy students as they give their final presentations. Recordings will only be available for student reference and are not available to the public.
Wednesday 14 October
Native Title Compensation after Timber Creek: Legal Significance and Policy Challenges in the Northern Territory by Archisha Sharma
9:30 am - 10:15 am ACST
Abstract:
This presentation examines the legal and policy significance of Northern Territory v Griffiths [2019] HCA 7, the first High Court decision to establish a framework for native title compensation. It considers the Court’s treatment of economic loss, interest and cultural loss, and evaluates the framework through the McArthur River Project Compensation Claim. It argues that although Griffiths provides important doctrinal clarity and recognition of cultural harm, compensation remains reactive and cannot fully address environmental damage, cultural disruption or Indigenous self-determination. It concludes by proposing stronger preventative safeguards, environmental accountability and Indigenous-led participation in decisions affecting the Country.
Bio:
Archisha Sharma is a Master of Public Policy student at Charles Darwin University and holds a Bachelor of Laws from Dr B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, India. She currently works at a Darwin law firm and has experience in legal administration, policy-related volunteering and community engagement. Her academic interests include Indigenous policy, native title, social justice and public policy in the NT. Her current research examines the legal and policy implications of native title compensation, with particular attention to cultural loss, Indigenous self-determination and environmental accountability.
In-person: RSVP here
Online Registration : Register here
Getting there:
Room 3.08, Level 3,
CDU Danala Education and Community Precinct,
54 Cavenaugh Street,
Darwin.
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