Professor Mick Dodson is leading research into possible models for a new Aboriginal organization to replace ATSIC.

The controversial study was initiated by the Human Rights commission but is opposed by some indigenous leaders.

Mick Dodson’s team at the Australian National University will present their findings to Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin at the end of May.

ATSIC was the former representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, disbanded by the Howard Government amid claims it was ineffective and corrupt.

But what kind of relationship might this new organization have with Federal and State Governments?

2ser’s Nick Hollins spoke to Professor Larissa Berendt from the Jumbunna Indigenous Centre the University of Technology, Sydney.