Acknowledgement of Country
Protocols for acknowledgement of country in Australia.
An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity for anyone to show respect for Australia’s Traditional Owners, and the continuing connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the land, sea, sky and waterways. An Acknowledgement of Country can be performed by an Indigenous or non-Indigenous person, and is generally offered at the beginning of a meeting, speech or formal occasion.
A Welcome to Country is a ceremony performed by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Elders, or Traditional Owners who have been given permission, to welcome visitors onto their traditional land.
Reconciliation Australia has information for individuals and organisations on their website for acknowledgement of country guidelines and protocols.
Information about the Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) boundaries can be on the Aboriginal Land Council website for each state, with links to registered local areas, parties and representatives.
