The Indigenous Law Centre (formerly the Aboriginal Law Centre - ALC) was established in 1981 to develop and co-ordinate research, teaching and dissemination of information in the multi-disciplinary area of Indigenous peoples and the law. specific objectives are to:

- focus, foster and promote cooperation in research concerning Indigenous peoples and the law in Australia and abroad;
- publish research results and disseminate information to interested individuals, communities and bodies throughout Australia and overseas;
- to organise and participate in conferences and seminars;
- to encourage the development of curricula and teaching materials.