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Tackling ‘Box-Ticking’: New Proposals for Confirming Aboriginal Heritage in Higher Education

As educational institutions strive to address diversity and inclusion, the challenge of distinguishing genuine Indigenous identity from opportunistic claims has become increasingly apparent. And critics label the phenomenon as “box-ticking” – suggesting applicants falsely declare Indigenous status merely to leverage opportunities intended for marginalised communities. The new proposals advocate for shifting the responsibility of verifying […]