Protection of Indigenous Artistic Works Against Unauthorised Reproduction - Has Australian Consumer Law Been Effective in Stopping Misleading and Deceptive Conduct in the Indigenous Art Market?

摘要

The misuse and exploitation of indigenous cultural and intellectual property created by and belonging to Australia's indigenous communities has been a longstanding concern and ongoing problem for many Aboriginal artists. The issue of authenticity has become a major concern for the Aboriginal art market, particularly in view of the increasing number of copied and forged indigenous cultural artefacts/materials in the market.