We recognise the traditional rights of Indigenous peoples and acknowledge their right to maintain their cultures, identities, traditions and customs. Indigenous peoples often represent some of the most marginalised populations around the world.  Often they experience discrimination as well as political and social disadvantage. We encourage cultural sensitivity and recognise and respect sites, places, structures and objects that are culturally or traditionally significant. 

We especially pay our respects to the Elders of all Australia’s First People for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.