Laws to protect Indigenous artists from exploitation

A new report claims a large number of souvenirs with Indigenous-style artwork are inauthentic. Advocates are calling for legislation to protect Indigenous artists from exploitation and misrepresentation.

The Productivity Commission has recommended a new law which would protect Indigenous artists. Source: NITV News

A new report by the Productivity Commission claims two out of three Indigenous-style souvenirs are inauthentic and have nothing to do with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

It said products such as bamboo boomerangs or coffee cups containing Indigenous-style artwork often had no connection with Indigenous artists and did not bring money to the Indigenous community.

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