Landmark High Court case paves the way for $700 million native title claim
The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to compensation claims over land in the Northern Territory.
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Appointment To Federal Court Of Australia 7 March
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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has been taken to court over 11 threatened species. Here’s why
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High Court dismisses Commonwealth appeal in Native Title ruling that is expected to have massive financial impacts for the Federal Government
The High Court has upheld a Native Title decision launched by the late Indigenous leader Yunupingu that is expected to have ...
Landmark High Court Ruling Paves Way For $700M In Compensation To Gumatj People
The decision supports the Gumatj clan's rights to their land, allowing them to seek compensation for land taken by a mining company in 1968.
Native title gets a fresh lease of life, if only Dr Yunupingu had lived to see it
Dr Galarrwuy Yunupingu (1948-2023) of the Gumatj clan was determined to ensure that the ancient patrimony of his people was recognised and treated equally under Australian laws. In 2008, he wrote, ...
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5 Things to know for March 14: Federal funding, Birthright citizenship, Plane fire, Trade war, IRS cuts
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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.
High Court rules in favour of Gumatj in Commonwealth appeal of Yunupingu case
The decision could potentially pave the way for millions of dollars in compensation for mining on the Gove peninsula without ...
‘Hugely significant’ High Court ruling finds native title is property in Galarrwuy Yunupingu case
The Albanese government is bracing for a nationwide wave of compensation battles with Aboriginal groups after the High Court ...