Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander referencing

Add the distinct Language Groups or Traditional Country

As a first preference, when referencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander authors, it is important to acknowledge their distinct Language Groups or Traditional Country after their name. AIATSIS explains what these terms mean.

Family name, Initials. (Language Group or Traditional Country). (Year) Title. Publisher. DOI or web address - if available

Reference list examples:

Single Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander author

Heiss, A. (Wiradjuri). (Ed.). (2018). Growing up Aboriginal in Australia. Black Inc.

Two or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander authors

Davis, M. (Cobble Cobble) & Langton, M.J. (Yiman & Bidjara). (Eds.). (2016). It’s Our Country: Indigenous Arguments for Meaningful Constitutional Recognition and Reform. Melbourne University Press.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous authors

Langton, M. (Yiman & Bidjara), Tehan, L., Palmer, R., & Shain, K. (Eds.). (2004). Honour among nations? Treaties and agreements with Indigenous peoples. Melbourne University Publishing.

Add the terms Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

If the Language Groups or Traditional Country are unknown, the next appropriate option is to use the terms Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander after their name.

Family name, Initials. (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander). Title. Publisher. DOI or web address - if available

Reference list examples:

Mills, J. (Aboriginal). (2021). Indigenous Reference Guide. University of Queensland Press.

Mills, J. (Torres Strait Islander). (2021). Indigenous Reference Guide. University of Queensland Press.

Mills, J. (Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal). (2021). Indigenous Reference Guide. University of Queensland Press.