Welcome to ANTaR

ANTaR is a national advocacy organisation working for justice, rights and respect for Australia's First Peoples.

Constitutional Recognition

The Australian Constitution is currently silent on the existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our Constitution even permits laws that prevent people from voting, owning property or working in certain professions on the basis of race.

For more info on Constitutional reform and our campaign click here.

We need a movement in every State and Territory, in communities across the country, calling for change. We need you to be part of it. Here’s how:

Download our factsheet on Constitutional reform.
Click here for 8 ways to take action right now!
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Get the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Stand for Freedom

The Australian Government is currently considering passing legislation that will undermine the human rights of Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.

ANTaR has partnered with Our Generation Media to launch a new video and campaign, Stand for Freedom, which highlights community concerns about these laws.

Despite the failure of punitive policies to improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, the Government looks set to renew and even expand some of the harshest measures under the Northern Territory Emergency Response.

Stand with us and call on the Senate to withdraw the Stronger Futures bills.

Reducing Imprisonment Rates - it's time to Take Action

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people comprise 2.5 per cent of the Australian population, but make up 26 per cent of the total prison population. They are imprisoned at a rate 14 times higher than non-Indigenous people.

ANTaR is campaigning to change this unacceptable situation.

Find out more.

ANTaR's Rights Stuff Shop - Now Online

ANTaR’s Rights Stuff merchandise program works to generate economic, cultural and social benefit for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by offering a range of products to Australia and the world. In doing so, ANTaR actively promotes a more just and equitable Australia. The sale of selected ANTaR products cross-subsidises community enterprises and fledgling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Any profit that is generated through the Right Stuff program is reinvested to advance our mission to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Help support this initiative by shopping online with ANTaR!

Papunya Tula Greetings Cards

The Aged Care Program finances artists' specialised care and accommodation for daily living and extends to include the provision of health professionals for assisted travel back to ancestral country. The program is the latest community care initiative of Papunya Tula Artists, furthering its key foundation and ongoing support to the western desert dialysis provider Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation, the Kintore Pool and many other community activities and events.

The popular success of the art movement empowers Papunya Tula Artists to support the wellbeing and autonomy of thousands of Western Desert people.

View these cards in our shop here.

Media Releases

Budget delivers investment in remote communities

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

ANTaR has welcomed long-term funding delivered by the Budget for essential services in remote communities, along with new governance and leadership programs.

“ANTaR has welcomed long-term funding of more the $3.4 billion over 10 years to fund health, education, justice and homelands services in the NT as a significant development. This offers funding security for remote communities and will enable local community organisations to plan for the future,” said Jacqueline Phillips, National Director.

Budget delivers investment in remote communities

Wednesday, 9 May 2012 ANTaR has welcomed long-term funding delivered by the Budget for essential services in remote communities, along with new governance and leadership programs. “ANTaR has welcomed long-term funding of more the $3.4 billion over 10 years to fund health, education, justice and homelands services in the NT as a significant development. This offers funding security for remote communities and will enable local community organisations to plan for the future,” said Jacqueline Phillips, National Director.

Time now critical to set new path in NT

May 7, 2012

With the Stronger Futures bills listed for debate on Wednesday, ANTaR urges Senators and MPs not to support the bills in their current form.

“This is about respect, good faith and trust. It is a test of our willingness to listen, partner with and support Aboriginal organisations and communities to take control of their futures,” said Jacqueline Phillips, ANTaR National Director.