Be conscious of the unique, diverse and distinct identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and understand the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is as a collective name.

Collective names used to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples:
When writing about both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, use terms such as:

• First Nations Australians
• First Australians
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• First Peoples

Although "Indigenous Australians" is in common use, and is used to encompass both Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people, many First Nations Australians feel the term diminishes their identity and should be avoided; however, where the word "Indigenous" forms part of an acronym to describe entities, organisations, or government departments the use is acceptable.

When used, the words Indigenous, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, First Nations, First Peoples, and First Australians are capitalised.

Note: Never use the collective name "Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander" peoples as it misrepresents the identity of Torres Strait Islander peoples as not being the original inhabitants of islands in the Torres Strait.

Self-identifying terms:
Be specific where possible by using the name of the group or community with whom the people you are referring to identify.

• Murri is usually used by Aboriginal people in and from Queensland and north-west New South Wales
• Goori is usually used by Aboriginal people in and from northern New South Wales coastal regions
• Koori is usually used by Aboriginal people in and from parts of New South Wales and Victoria

This is not an exhaustive list

Language that can be discriminatory or offensive and should be avoided:

• shorthand terms like "Aborigines", "Islanders"
• abbreviations like "ATSI", "A&TSI", "1st Nations"
• using terms like "myth", "legend" or "folklore" when referring to the beliefs of First Nations peoples
• terms like "part-aborigine", "full-blood", "half-caste", "quarter-caste", "octoroon", "mulatto", "hybrid"
• terms like "tribe", "horde", "band", "clan", "moiety"

This is not an exhaustive list

Note: It is acceptable to use abbreviations in your communications when they form part of an acronym, a web address or an organisation (e.g. AIATSIS, NAIDOC, www.atsi.org.au). Using an acronym or abbreviation to describe a race of people can be offensive and discriminatory.

For further information, please refer to:

• Australian Government Style Manual[1]
• Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies[2]
• University of New South Wales[3]
• Griffith University[4]

Terminology can change over time and, where possible, it is best practice to find out what the preferred term is from the respective Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander group or individual you are referring to. For further guidance, please see the Australian Government Style Guide

Section size for Australia (39 sections)

Section name	Byte count		Prose size (words)
	Header	Total	Header	Total
(Top)	17,512	17,512	414	414
Etymology	2,669	2,669	180	180
History	92	40,861	0	1,935
Indigenous prehistory	14,922	14,922	287	287
European exploration and colonisation	5,122	5,122	357	357
Colonial expansion	6,439	6,439	438	438
Federation to the World Wars	6,699	6,699	435	435
Post-war and contemporary eras	7,587	7,587	418	418
Geography	120	23,730	0	1,649
General characteristics	7,282	7,282	406	406
Geology	2,974	2,974	291	291
Climate	3,566	3,566	292	292
Biodiversity	9,788	9,788	660	660
Government and politics	15,573	44,740	706	1,875
States and territories	7,347	7,347	277	277
Foreign relations	13,716	13,716	503	503
Military	5,263	5,263	264	264
Human rights	2,841	2,841	125	125
Economy	9,893	18,366	344	691
Energy	3,338	3,338	145	145
Science and technology	5,135	5,135	202	202
Demographics	2,058	36,854	165	1,553
Cities	699	699	23	23
Ancestry and immigration	9,231	9,231	323	323
Language	5,090	5,090	215	215
Religion	3,306	3,306	194	194
Health	5,079	5,079	191	191
Education	11,391	11,391	442	442
Culture	5,495	33,832	193	1,353
Arts	10,139	10,139	443	443
Media	6,123	6,123	279	279
Cuisine	5,656	5,656	192	192
Sport and recreation	6,419	6,419	246	246
See also	81	81	0	0
Notes	33	33	0	0
References	416	416	0	0
Bibliography	9,475	9,475	0	0
Further reading	1,759	1,759	0	0
External links	2,110	2,110	0	0
Total	232,438	232,438	9,650	9,650