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IAS243 - First Nations Policy and Australian Politics

2027

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Public Policy

Credit Points

Unit Level

200

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Prerequisites

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit, you are introduced to First Nations public policy within Australia's federal, state and territory political systems. You examine how governments, communities and other stakeholders understand and respond to policy issues affecting First Nations peoples. Through an exploration of historical and contemporary policy debates, you develop an understanding of the relationships between politics, power and self-determination. You analyse policy issues, compare differing perspectives, and evaluate policy responses designed to improve social, economic, educational and health outcomes for First Nations peoples.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Describe and analyse First Nations policy development relating to health, education and social and economic participation.
2.	Explain how historical, social and political processes influence First Nations policy issues and outcomes.
3.	Compare a variety of perspectives on First Nations policy issues, priorities and reform agendas.
4.	Assess the strengths and weaknesses of policies intended to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
5.	Discuss policy development approaches that support First Nations participation, self-determination and accountability.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Foundations of Policy Quiz (10 multiple choice questions)	10%	1,2'
2.	Analysis of Policy Article (1,000 words)	30%	1,3,4
3.	Presentation (5 mins) (500 words)	15%	2,3,5
4.	Policy Analysis (2,000 words)	45%	1,2,3,4,5

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Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2027	Semester 1	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2027	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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