Arts & Social Sciences

high-quality, independent research to further the social and economic development and empowerment of Indigenous people throughout Australia. For over 20 years CAEPR has aimed to combine academic and teaching excellence on Indigenous economic and social development and public policy with realism, objectivity and relevance. CAEPR is located within the Research School of Social Sciences in the College of Arts & Social Sciences, at The Australian National University (ANU). The Centre is funded from a range of sources including the ANU, the Australian Research Council, industry and philanthropic partners, and Australian, State and Territory government departments. CAEPR maintains a substantial publications program. The Topical Issues series presents brief items from CAEPR staff relating to contemporary issues and debates in Indigenous affairs. They are available in electronic format only for free download from CAEPR’s website: caepr.anu.edu.au As with all CAEPR publications, the views expressed in this Topical Issue are those of the author(s) and do not reflect any official CAEPR position