What are indigenous people called in Australia?

The indigenous peoples of Australia are collectively referred to as Aboriginal Australians or Torres Strait Islanders.

Aboriginal Australians are the descendants of the original inhabitants of the Australian continent, who arrived on the Australian mainland between 50,000 and 65,000 years ago. They have a rich cultural heritage encompassing languages, traditions, laws, and spiritual beliefs that are unique to each language group and region.

The Torres Strait Islanders are the indigenous people of the Torres Strait Islands, a group of islands located between the tip of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. They have their own distinct culture, language, and traditions, and are considered a separate Indigenous group to Aboriginal Australians.

Both Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islanders have faced significant challenges due to colonisation and its impacts on their lands, cultures, and way of life. However, they continue to maintain strong cultural identities, traditions, and vibrant communities across Australia.