The Road to Uluru: Constitutional Recognition and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have successfully reframed the debate around constitutional recognition, leveraging state ambivalence towards the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) to regain control and re-energize the movement. This shift is exemplified by the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which has built community consensus for a clear proposal despite uncertain prospects for a referendum. The study analyzes five public processes between 2010 and 2017, demonstrating how UNDRIP influenced these developments, marking a significant advancement in Indigenous rights advocacy.

Hobbs, H. (2020). The Road to Uluru: Constitutional Recognition and the UNDeclaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Australian Journal of Politics & History, 66(4), 613–632. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajph.12707