Richard Martin

Dr. Richard Martin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Science at The University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on Indigenous land rights, native title, cultural heritage, Australian anthropology, and history. With a PhD from the University of Western Australia (2012), he has conducted fieldwork in northern Australia's Gulf Country since 2007.

Education:

• Bachelor of Education, University of New South Wales
• Bachelor of Arts, University of New South Wales
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Australia

Research Focus:
Richard's work examines intercultural relations in Australia's Gulf Country, emphasizing Indigenous rights in legal and environmental contexts. Recent projects include compensation for cultural loss and the use of isotope geochemistry to study colonial frontier impacts. His applied work has informed native title claims and cultural heritage management across Australia, including expert evidence in the Federal Court.

Recent Trends:
His publications address compensation frameworks for Indigenous cultural loss, colonial frontier narratives, and the intersection of environmental change with Aboriginal identity. Collaborative outputs with Indigenous communities highlight the practical implications of anthropological research.

Supervision:
Available for PhD supervision, Richard mentors projects on native title, cultural heritage, and Indigenous Christianity. Current students explore topics like Indigenous climate change adaptation and Aboriginal Christianity at Yarrabah. Completed supervision includes studies on cultural heritage in China and environmental politics in Australia.

Media & Engagement:
An expert on Aboriginal Australia, cultural heritage, and native title, he is active in public discourse and policy consultation, including submissions to the Indigenous Procurement Policy Reform.