Statement Of Requirements And Tax Invoice Document Relating To Market Research For Indigenous Cultural And Intellectual Property Rights—research Programs—austender Contract Notice: CN4106690

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The Department of Infrastructure commissioned market research to inform consumer communication strategies around Indigenous cultural and intellectual property (ICIP) rights protection. A 2022 Productivity Commission report found over 50% of First Nations art merchandise sold in Australia is inauthentic or unauthorised, harming Indigenous artists and communities. The Australian Government committed to introducing protective legislation through a First Nations-led process announced in the January 2023 National Cultural Policy. The staged legislative approach prioritises addressing fake art, merchandise and souvenirs in the first phase, with broader traditional knowledge protections in stage two. Market research will target primarily Australian consumers with secondary focus on international buyers to build an evidence base for future education and communication activities promoting informed purchasing decisions regarding authentic Indigenous art.