International repatriation

The Australian Government seeks the unconditional return of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestral remains overseas governments, institutions and private holders.

Repatriation is a collaborative process. We encourage a holistic approach to repatriation where overseas governments, institutions and private holders work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to return ancestral remains.

We have a joint arrangement with France which demonstrates the commitment of both governments to increase efforts to work cooperatively on the repatriation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestral remains.

For more information, email repatriation [at] arts.gov.au.