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The 90s anthem by Deep Forest that made millions from a ‘stolen’ sweet lullaby https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-05/deep-forest-sweet-lullaby-solomon-islands-afunakwa/107324780 It was a song used by Sony, Porsche and SBS. But the Solomon Islander who sang it barely saw a cent. Today, a battle for recognition – and royalties – has begun. #copyright #IndigenousIP #PacificIP #music

Torres Strait leaders return to court in landmark climate case appeal https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/torres-strait-leaders-return-to-court-in-landmark-climate-case-appeal/ia0wnr5ey Torres Strait Islander community leaders Uncle Pabai Pabai and Uncle Paul Kabai have returned to court as they continue their landmark legal fight over the threat climate change poses to their islands, culture and way of life. #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol

Has the government failed to protect Torres Strait culture from rising seas? The full Federal Court is about to decide https://theconversation.com/has-the-government-failed-to-protect-torres-strait-culture-from-rising-seas-the-full-federal-court-is-about-to-decide-287687 #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol