Two-in-three “Indigenous-style” souvenirs are “inauthentic, with no connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people”, a report has found. New legislation and a mandatory labelling system could help change that. | msmegwatson
From Australia’s biggest galleries to our smallest souvenir shops, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts is a $250 million business.
After widespread consultation, the government’s research and advisory body is recommending Australia “formally recognise the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or groups in their traditional cultural assets”.
Arts minister Tony Burke responded strongly to the draft report on Tuesday morning, saying the government is committed to establishing standalone legislation on this issue. In addition to new legislation, the commission has also recommended a mandatory labelling system for inauthentic products. It would apply to culturally specific works that haven’t been made by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person or haven’t been produced under a licensing agreement with the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander creator/s.
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