R ESPECTING INDIGENOUS IP

It harms the livelihoods of First Nations people and can infringe copyright and moral rights. TTNQ is encouraging the tourism industry to make sure any art they retail is authentic. Any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art piece from an art centre worth more than $250 will come with an authentication certificate.

There are several guides to assist, including the Indigenous Arts Code, which discusses how to buy ethically. Queensland Tourism Industry Council also has a Best Practice Guide for working with First Nations Tourism in Queensland which explains Indigenous cultural and intellectual property.

More information

Indigenous Arts Code

Queensland Tourism Industry Council