Applications open for ‘First Nations Expert Working Group on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property’
Posted: September 13th, 2024
Applications are now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to join an expert working group on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) – and close at 12pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024.
In partnership with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts and other government agencies, the expert working group will advise on new laws to protect First Nations traditional knowledge and cultural expressions. This includes addressing the harm caused by fake art, merchandise and souvenirs.
The development of the new laws will be First Nations-led.
The panel will consist of up to seven members and a Chair who can demonstrate at least one of the following:
- knowledge and expertise in ICIP,
- lived experience with ICIP and an understanding of current issues,
- stakeholder engagement and the ability to represent the views of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This is a paid opportunity of at least two years, with a possible option to extend for one year. There will be a minimum of five meetings per financial year, with at least one of those being in-person.
To learn more about this work, the working group and how to apply, visit the Federal Office of the Arts website, and/or watch the webinar recording available online.
If you have any questions about the expert working group, email icip@arts.gov.au by 3pm (AWST) on Thursday, 19 September 2024.
Note, applications for the working group must be lodged through to AusTender, using ATM ID: 10029826, where you will find more information about this opportunity. You will need to register an account to view the documents and apply.
