The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance has produced two guides for business and investors on engaging with First Nations in a way that protects and respects cultural heritage and enables the right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
Dhawura Ngilan (Remembering Country): A Vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage
Principles for Businesses and Investors presents an opportunity for the private sector to go beyond legislative standards and actively contribute to First Nations cultural heritage in Australia. The Principles highlighted for engaging with First Nations impacted by a project include recognising and empowering the rights of First Nations peoples as Custodians of cultural heritage, engaging early, building partnerships and benefit sharing agreements, and enabling Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
A Guide for Businesses and Investors operationalises the principles. It is designed to support businesses and investors to protect First Nations cultural heritage on Country.
