Who Can Make An Application?
Native title is held by Indigenous peoples who have maintained a substantial connection with land or water according to their traditional laws and customs.
This test, derived from the Mabo decision, is reinforced in the Native Title Act. Any person who wishes to assert native title can apply to the Federal Court for a determination that it exists.
The application
Text
1993-
National Native Title Tribunal, Native Title Act (1993), native title claim
Federal Court Native Title applications
URL
1993-
National Native Title Tribunal, native title claim
Native Title Representative Bodies
Image and Text
Nov, 25, 1993
Native Title Act (1993), Native Title Amendment Act, 1998, Native Title Amendment Bill, native title claim
Federal Court Native Title applications
URL
1993-
National Native Title Tribunal, native title claim
