The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means
The High Court ruled the Gumatj Clan was eligible for compensation for mining on their land decades ago. It changes our understanding of how native title law works.
Court’s ruling that native title is ‘property’ is a victory for common sense
The High Court’s decision in Commonwealth v Yunupingu is a victory for common sense and the rule of law in this country.
Commonwealth loses High Court battle in landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula
The Commonwealth has lost a High Court battle over whether it should be liable for compensation of up to $700 million dollars ...
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Major development in Native Title fight for Aussie island
David Crisafulli's LNP Queensland government ... Having already been recognised in 2021 as the Native Title holders of 570sq/km of land and sea over Great Keppel-Woppa Island the traditional ...
Aboriginal elder slams land grab
Elder believes land claim a 'waste of time and ... hand the 210ha Toobeah Reserve near the NSW and Queensland border to the ...
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Commonwealth appeal dismissed in Native Title ruling, could have to pay up to $700m to TOs
Traditional owners could be paid up to $700m from the Federal Government after the High Court upheld a Native Title decision over the acquisition of land for bauxite mining in 1969. The Court ...
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‘Hugely significant’ High Court ruling finds native title is property in Galarrwuy Yunupingu case
The High Court on Wednesday ruled the commonwealth is liable for the impact of mining on native title in Northeast Arnhem Land, exposing the government to potential compensation claims for a wide ...
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Australia High Court rejects Commonwealth appeal in Native title land compensation claim
The High Court of Australia rejected the Commonwealth of Australia's appeal in a historic case concerning native title compensation claim, ruling in favor of the Indigenous Gumatj Clan on Wednesday.