Research Presentation Topic: Governance or Greed

1. Research PresentationTopic: Governance or Greed by Jillian Marsh, PhD Candidate Adelaide University DKCRC Scholarship recipient

3. Thesis title A critical analysis of the decision-making protocols used in approving a commercial mining license for Beverley Uranium Mine in Adnyamathanha country: toward effective Indigenous participation in caring for cultural resources

4. VadaArdlanhaor Paralana Hot Spring … land of our spirit ancestor Virdnimuranhabut the land is not always thiscalm …

5. Indigenous research ethics • National protocols and guidelines can be found on these websites: AIATSIS, AHC, NHMRC • University standards: Human Research Ethics Committees • Individual standards: what do YOU think is important • Community expectations/requirements

6. Case study units of analysis • Adnyamathanha decision-making • Remote governance • Capacity building • Decolonisation • Beverley EIA • Experiences and values • Best practice

7. Research Dilemmas • Participatory approach • Position of researcher • Ethical guidelines and practices • Various institutional requirements

8. Key Findings • Lack of independent resources for communities; • Representative model at odds with Indigenous protocols of discussion and decision-making; • Poor cross cultural communication; limited guidelines for ‘best practice’; • Narrow interpretation of legislation offers no Indigenous decision making power; • Inefficient administration of legislation; • Colonisation of mineral resources eg. corporate focus within EIA procedure; inequitable distribution of work resources;

9. Recommendations Philosophy & Practice of Good Governance • Indigenous philosophies of governance • Self-determination and capacity building • Culturally appropriate communication • Inclusive consultation/negotiation

10. Who Benefits most from Research? • Improved institutional standards and guidelines – University, industry, govt • Greater empowerment and control over development within community • Add to academic body of knowledge • Creating space for our future generations

11. Closing PhD thesis due for submission Dec 08; Appalling statistics for Indigenous PhD graduates; Acknowledgement of DKCRC support;

13. Yura Yakarti – the future