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Decolonising the archives : who owns the documents?

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Abstract

The ethics and practicalities of opening up public records that contain both sensitive and potentially embarrassing personal information are explored. These records can provide support for the general goal of rebuilding Aboriginal community and culture in a way consistent with recommendation 53 of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody report.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages5
JournalComma: International Journal on Archives
Publication statusPublished - 2003

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

  • Aboriginal Australians
  • Australia
  • access control
  • public housing
  • public records

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