Idiosyncrasies in the Aboriginal art market might offer an explanation. The traditional market model is based on commission sales, meaning the first sale by a dealer doesn’t trigger a royalty.

In particular, ‘royalty’ payments from leasing Aboriginal land under the Land Rights Act. Rather than gain employment, many simply exist for their next royalty payment.

The aboriginal artist's portrait of Gina Rinehart made headlines after she called on the National Gallery of Australia to have it removed—now he has made a painting responding to British monarchs ...

Shadow Indigenous affairs minister Jacinta Price has described Aboriginal royalty payments as 'passive welfare'. Peter Dutton sets sights on mandating Australia Day citizenship ceremonies A 1970s ...