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An Aboriginal heritage site described by two archaeologists as the oldest of its kind is among almost 250 such locations destroyed, damaged or earmarked for harm at Fortescue’s Solomon iron ore hub in the Pilbara.
#auspol #nativetitle #energy #fortescue #AndrewForrest
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High Court rules in favour of native title holders fighting Northern Territory water licence https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/high-court-favour-native-title-holders-fighting-nt-water-licence/106998088 #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol
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High Court rules in favour of native title holders fighting Northern Territory water licence https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/high-court-favour-native-title-holders-fighting-nt-water-licence/106998088 #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol
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A 13-year-old boy asked me a question no child should
By Dana MorseIn the tiny community of Baniyala in East Arnhem Land, I sat next to a 13-year-old boy who asked me a question no child should be asking.
#IndigenousAustralians #IndigenousPolicy #IndigenousCulture #NativeTitle #History #LandRights #DanaMorse
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A 13-year-old boy asked me a question no child should
By Dana MorseIn the tiny community of Baniyala in East Arnhem Land, I sat next to a 13-year-old boy who asked me a question no child should be asking.
#IndigenousAustralians #IndigenousPolicy #IndigenousCulture #NativeTitle #History #LandRights #DanaMorse
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Pilbara traditional owners set to appeal Fortescue's $150m native title penalty
By Alistair BatesYindjibarndi native title holders have voted to continue their decades-long legal battle with mining billionaire Andrew Forrest.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/yindjibarndi-appeal-fortescue-native-title-case/106976548
#NativeTitle #MiningandMetalsIndustry #Courts #AlistairBates
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Pilbara traditional owners set to appeal Fortescue's $150m native title penalty
By Alistair BatesYindjibarndi native title holders have voted to continue their decades-long legal battle with mining billionaire Andrew Forrest.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/yindjibarndi-appeal-fortescue-native-title-case/106976548
#NativeTitle #MiningandMetalsIndustry #Courts #AlistairBates
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Emotional day as East Kimberley native title recognised
By Giulia BertoglioTraditional owners have welcomed the Federal Court's Nganjuwarr native title determination at an on-country hearing this week.
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Emotional day as East Kimberley native title recognised
By Giulia BertoglioTraditional owners have welcomed the Federal Court's Nganjuwarr native title determination at an on-country hearing this week.
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WA traditional owners say they are being ignored amid developments
By Brianna MelvilleTraditional owners from WA's Wheatbelt say a historic native title settlement has increased division among Noongar groups.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/traditional-owner-dispute-wa-wheatbelt/106876318
#IndigenousAustralians #AboriginalLanguage #Governance #NativeTitle #BriannaMelville
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WA traditional owners say they are being ignored amid developments
By Brianna MelvilleTraditional owners from WA's Wheatbelt say a historic native title settlement has increased division among Noongar groups.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/traditional-owner-dispute-wa-wheatbelt/106876318
#IndigenousAustralians #AboriginalLanguage #Governance #NativeTitle #BriannaMelville
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Native title holders celebrate return of 'special country' in access win
By Elsie Lange and Charles GearyTraditional owners from the Utopia region north of Alice Springs celebrate the recognition of their native title over an area encompassing more than 4,000 square kilometres.
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Native title holders celebrate return of 'special country' in access win
By Elsie Lange and Charles GearyTraditional owners from the Utopia region north of Alice Springs celebrate the recognition of their native title over an area encompassing more than 4,000 square kilometres.
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Traditional owners from Utopia region celebrate native title win over 'special country'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/native-title-determination-over-4000-square-kilometre-region/106892780
The native title claim, encompassing Mount Skinner and Woodgreen stations, was lodged in 2023, and the determination will allow traditional owners to access Country, protect their sacred sites and conduct cultural activities. #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP -
Traditional owners from Utopia region celebrate native title win over 'special country'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/native-title-determination-over-4000-square-kilometre-region/106892780
The native title claim, encompassing Mount Skinner and Woodgreen stations, was lodged in 2023, and the determination will allow traditional owners to access Country, protect their sacred sites and conduct cultural activities. #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP -
Wonderful. It's not all about control but access to country.
This is great news for the First Nations folk.
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Wonderful. It's not all about control but access to country.
This is great news for the First Nations folk.
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WA’s Yindjibarndi traditional owners consider appeal against Fortescue’s $150m record native title payout https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/14/western-australia-yindjibarndi-traditional-owners-consider-appeal-fortescue-mining-native-title-payout-ntwnfb #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #Indigenousip
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WA’s Yindjibarndi traditional owners consider appeal against Fortescue’s $150m record native title payout https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/14/western-australia-yindjibarndi-traditional-owners-consider-appeal-fortescue-mining-native-title-payout-ntwnfb #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #Indigenousip
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Yindjibarndi urged to consider appeal against native title compensation decision https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/federal-court-judgement-slammed-yindjibarndi-appeal-possible/106673420 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #IndigenousIP
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Yindjibarndi urged to consider appeal against native title compensation decision https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/federal-court-judgement-slammed-yindjibarndi-appeal-possible/106673420 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #IndigenousIP
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YINDJIBARNDI NATION AND FORREST CLASH OVER LAND COMPENSATION
Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation seeks $1.8 billion from Andrew Forrest's FMG for mining on their land. Federal Court to rule soon.
#Yindjibarndi, #AndrewForrest, #FortescueMetals, #NativeTitle, #LandCompensation
https://newsletter.tf/yindjibarndi-nation-forrest-1-8b-land-compensation/
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The Yindjibarndi people are asking for $1.8 billion in compensation from Fortescue Metals Group, a much larger amount than previously discussed.
#Yindjibarndi, #AndrewForrest, #FortescueMetals, #NativeTitle, #LandCompensation
https://newsletter.tf/yindjibarndi-nation-forrest-1-8b-land-compensation/ -
Major native title compensation ruling on economic, cultural, and spiritual loss stemming from the McArthur River Mine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/nt-mcarthur-river-mine-case-traditional-owners-win-compensation/106398116
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Major native title compensation ruling on economic, cultural, and spiritual loss stemming from the McArthur River Mine.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-27/nt-mcarthur-river-mine-case-traditional-owners-win-compensation/106398116
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Renewable energy company abandons native title court application over Darwin solar farm
A renewable energy company accused of “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal people” has withdrawn a court application linked…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #Aboriginal #AU #Australia #Farm #greenhydrogen #humptydoo #KamHo #KoolpinyahStation #nativetitle #NigelBrowne #NorthernLandCouncil #renewables #Science #solar #solarpower #traditionalowners #WakWak #Wulna
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Darwin traditional owners feel ‘bulldozed’ by ambitious solar farm company’s approach to consultation
A traditional owner says one of Australia’s most ambitious solar energy projects is “bulldozing the rights of Aboriginal…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #Aboriginal #AU #Australia #case #consultation #Farm #hydrogen #land #legal #nativetitle #Science #solar
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Catching up on the High Court of Australia decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj clan or estate group) & ors [2025] HCA 6 https://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-judgments/cases/decided/case-d52023 The case goes back to subject matter at stake in the Bark Petitions.
HRLC summary: https://www.hrlc.org.au/case-summaries/commonwealth-of-australia-v-yunupingu/
'In a landmark ruling, the High Court has set an important precedent that the Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation to First Nations Peoples if their native title rights have been compromised by certain historical government decisions. In this case, this included government decisions to grant mining leases.
The High Court unequivocally affirmed the Gumatj Clan of the Yolgnu people’s right to ‘just compensation’ under native title law for historical acts which adversely affected their native title rights in the Gove Peninsula. The decision recognised the Gumatj Clan’s enduring connection to the Gove Peninsula in North-East Arnhem Land.'
The Conversation Summary
#auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #acquisitionofproperty #justterms
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Catching up on the High Court of Australia decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu (on behalf of the Gumatj clan or estate group) & ors [2025] HCA 6 https://www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-judgments/cases/decided/case-d52023 The case goes back to subject matter at stake in the Bark Petitions.
HRLC summary: https://www.hrlc.org.au/case-summaries/commonwealth-of-australia-v-yunupingu/
'In a landmark ruling, the High Court has set an important precedent that the Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation to First Nations Peoples if their native title rights have been compromised by certain historical government decisions. In this case, this included government decisions to grant mining leases.
The High Court unequivocally affirmed the Gumatj Clan of the Yolgnu people’s right to ‘just compensation’ under native title law for historical acts which adversely affected their native title rights in the Gove Peninsula. The decision recognised the Gumatj Clan’s enduring connection to the Gove Peninsula in North-East Arnhem Land.'
The Conversation Summary
#auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #acquisitionofproperty #justterms
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Traditional owners in Western Australia's north have launched legal action against the state government claiming it is fast-tracking mining and exploration projects at cultural expense. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-28/wa-challenged-over-fast-tracking-mining-exploration-approvals/106055862 #nativetitle #fasttrack #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol
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Traditional owners in Western Australia's north have launched legal action against the state government claiming it is fast-tracking mining and exploration projects at cultural expense. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-28/wa-challenged-over-fast-tracking-mining-exploration-approvals/106055862 #nativetitle #fasttrack #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol
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SunCable signs “landmark” deal with traditional owners for Australia’s biggest solar project https://reneweconomy.com.au/suncable-signs-landmark-deal-with-traditional-owners-for-australias-biggest-solar-project/ #cleantech #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #ILUA
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SunCable signs “landmark” deal with traditional owners for Australia’s biggest solar project https://reneweconomy.com.au/suncable-signs-landmark-deal-with-traditional-owners-for-australias-biggest-solar-project/ #cleantech #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #ILUA
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Native title holders from a vast area in the north of South Australia, including Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, have welcomed a win in the High Court of Australia today over their rights to a parcel of land near Oodnadatta, which was left out of their original claim.
A group of Arabana people travelled to Canberra to see the result, after a long battle for their native title rights for the area to be recognised.
Among them was Aaron Stuart who has been part of a long battle over the land.
"As an Aboriginal person, my mind goes back to those we lost on the journey," Mr Stuart said outside the High Court. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/sa-lake-eyre-high-court-native-title-win/105157490 #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP #nativetitle
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Native title holders from a vast area in the north of South Australia, including Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, have welcomed a win in the High Court of Australia today over their rights to a parcel of land near Oodnadatta, which was left out of their original claim.
A group of Arabana people travelled to Canberra to see the result, after a long battle for their native title rights for the area to be recognised.
Among them was Aaron Stuart who has been part of a long battle over the land.
"As an Aboriginal person, my mind goes back to those we lost on the journey," Mr Stuart said outside the High Court. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/sa-lake-eyre-high-court-native-title-win/105157490 #auslaw #auspol #IndigenousIP #nativetitle
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If DT is hellbent on deporting all NON americans, and he's against the Birthright Claim, when are the Native Indians planning on deporting trump and all the republicans? Because, you know, I'd like to buy some popcorn before that happens...
https://apnews.com/article/trump-aclu-deportations-venezuelans-b2566f05b10bf1cde1caf467a3b001cc
#Deportations #NativeTitle #Corruption #Fascism #Nazism #News #HumanRights
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Yunupiŋu played the long game on native title – and has finally won - Clare Wright https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/13/yunupiu-played-the-long-game-on-native-title-and-has-finally-won #nativetitle #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol
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Yunupiŋu played the long game on native title – and has finally won - Clare Wright https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/13/yunupiu-played-the-long-game-on-native-title-and-has-finally-won #nativetitle #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol
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Indigenous leaders celebrate as court rejects appeal in landmark Yunupingu compensation case https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/12/indigenous-leaders-celebrate-as-court-rejects-appeal-in-landmark-yunupingu-compensation-case?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
High court upholds ruling against commonwealth that Gumatj clan’s land was not acquired ‘on just terms’, in case initiated by renowned land rights activist
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Indigenous leaders celebrate as court rejects appeal in landmark Yunupingu compensation case https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/12/indigenous-leaders-celebrate-as-court-rejects-appeal-in-landmark-yunupingu-compensation-case?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
High court upholds ruling against commonwealth that Gumatj clan’s land was not acquired ‘on just terms’, in case initiated by renowned land rights activist
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WA's Wunna Nyiyaparli take Roy Hill native title battle to United Nations.
#Albo continues to lead a govt intent on making wrong decisions on just about every moral issue.
When he loses substantial votes at the next election, he’ll probably wonder why.
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Alarm as miners seek approval to impact heritage sites without #TraditionalOwners ' consent
Giovanni Torre - February 29, 2024
"A #WesternAustralian Traditional Owners group has expressed 'profound disappointment' over a mining company's Section 18 application to impact two sacred sites, submitted without the group's content.
"The #Wintawari #Guruma #Aboriginal Corporation told #NationalIndigenousTimes that #EquinoxResources Ltd submitted the application without seeking consent or consulting with them.
"The #NativeTitle holders noted that the Equinox project is 'on the doorstep of the iconic #Karijini #NationalPark", and that more than 15,000 people have signed an online petition to ask Equinox to 'reconsider their plans to damage the area'.
"Wintawari said they only learned through the media that Equinox had lodged a section 18 notice seeking ministerial approval to impact an area of land that retains cultural significance to Aboriginal people throughout the #Pilbara.
"'The Wintawari Traditional Owners are extremely disappointed that Equinox is yet to meet with the elders to discuss their section 18 notice through an implementation committee to be established under an agreement between them and Wintawari,' a spokesperson said.
"Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation said that it proposed a meeting with Equinox in Karratha on Thursday, 29 February to discuss the section 18 notice, adding that the company 'has apparently rejected the opportunity to engage with Wintawari and the Traditional Owners through the processes provided for in their agreement'.
"The Wintawari spokesperson told National Indigenous Times that the Equinox CEO is not able to meet with WGAC to consult on the section 18 application because he has gone overseas until 8 April.
"'This indicates to #WGAC that they are not serious about consulting with WGAC about our cultural heritage concerns. It is beyond belief that Equinox Resources submit a #Section18 application without any consultation with the native title holders, in contravention of the state's Section 18 Consultation Policy and Guidelines, and then their CEO heads off overseas for six weeks making himself unavailable to discuss the serious concerns that the #WintawariElders have about their #cultural heritage being destroyed,' the spokesperson said.
"'It is astounding that a CEO of an ASX listed resources company can demonstrate such disrespect to the traditional owners and an appalling lack of judgement.'
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"The Traditional Owners also noted that the Equinox project 'has potentially significant #environmental issues'.
"The project area is adjacent to the iconic Karijini National Park and a vital source of ground and surface water that nourishes the famous #HamersleyGorge."
#InformedConsent #StolenLand #CorporateColonialism #CulturalGenocide #EnvironmentalRacism #LandBack #WaterIsLife #IndigenousLands #IndigenousRights #Australia
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Alarm as miners seek approval to impact heritage sites without #TraditionalOwners ' consent
Giovanni Torre - February 29, 2024
"A #WesternAustralian Traditional Owners group has expressed 'profound disappointment' over a mining company's Section 18 application to impact two sacred sites, submitted without the group's content.
"The #Wintawari #Guruma #Aboriginal Corporation told #NationalIndigenousTimes that #EquinoxResources Ltd submitted the application without seeking consent or consulting with them.
"The #NativeTitle holders noted that the Equinox project is 'on the doorstep of the iconic #Karijini #NationalPark", and that more than 15,000 people have signed an online petition to ask Equinox to 'reconsider their plans to damage the area'.
"Wintawari said they only learned through the media that Equinox had lodged a section 18 notice seeking ministerial approval to impact an area of land that retains cultural significance to Aboriginal people throughout the #Pilbara.
"'The Wintawari Traditional Owners are extremely disappointed that Equinox is yet to meet with the elders to discuss their section 18 notice through an implementation committee to be established under an agreement between them and Wintawari,' a spokesperson said.
"Wintawari Guruma Aboriginal Corporation said that it proposed a meeting with Equinox in Karratha on Thursday, 29 February to discuss the section 18 notice, adding that the company 'has apparently rejected the opportunity to engage with Wintawari and the Traditional Owners through the processes provided for in their agreement'.
"The Wintawari spokesperson told National Indigenous Times that the Equinox CEO is not able to meet with WGAC to consult on the section 18 application because he has gone overseas until 8 April.
"'This indicates to #WGAC that they are not serious about consulting with WGAC about our cultural heritage concerns. It is beyond belief that Equinox Resources submit a #Section18 application without any consultation with the native title holders, in contravention of the state's Section 18 Consultation Policy and Guidelines, and then their CEO heads off overseas for six weeks making himself unavailable to discuss the serious concerns that the #WintawariElders have about their #cultural heritage being destroyed,' the spokesperson said.
"'It is astounding that a CEO of an ASX listed resources company can demonstrate such disrespect to the traditional owners and an appalling lack of judgement.'
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"The Traditional Owners also noted that the Equinox project 'has potentially significant #environmental issues'.
"The project area is adjacent to the iconic Karijini National Park and a vital source of ground and surface water that nourishes the famous #HamersleyGorge."
#InformedConsent #StolenLand #CorporateColonialism #CulturalGenocide #EnvironmentalRacism #LandBack #WaterIsLife #IndigenousLands #IndigenousRights #Australia
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Kabi Kabi people recognised as Native Title holders over the Sunshine Coast https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-17/kabi-kabi-people-recognised-as-native-title-holders/103985942 #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #auspol #auslaw
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Kabi Kabi people recognised as Native Title holders over the Sunshine Coast https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-17/kabi-kabi-people-recognised-as-native-title-holders/103985942 #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #auspol #auslaw
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Climate litigation - The Gomeroi win puts native title holders in a stronger position to fight fossil fuel projects on their land
https://theconversation.com/the-gomeroi-win-puts-native-title-holders-in-a-stronger-position-to-fight-fossil-fuel-projects-on-their-land-225284 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #climate #IndigenousIp -
Climate litigation - The Gomeroi win puts native title holders in a stronger position to fight fossil fuel projects on their land
https://theconversation.com/the-gomeroi-win-puts-native-title-holders-in-a-stronger-position-to-fight-fossil-fuel-projects-on-their-land-225284 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #climate #IndigenousIp -
Traditional owners' appeal against Santos Narrabri Gas Project upheld by Federal Court https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-03-07/traditional-owners-appeal-santos-narrabri-gas-project-upheld/103557892 @ABCaustralia A federal court has found the Native Title Tribunal should have allowed evidence on climate change when considering a $3.6 billion gas project near Narrabri. #auslaw #auspol #climate #IndigenousIP #nativetitle
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Traditional owners' appeal against Santos Narrabri Gas Project upheld by Federal Court https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-03-07/traditional-owners-appeal-santos-narrabri-gas-project-upheld/103557892 @ABCaustralia A federal court has found the Native Title Tribunal should have allowed evidence on climate change when considering a $3.6 billion gas project near Narrabri. #auslaw #auspol #climate #IndigenousIP #nativetitle
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Glencore blocked from expanding McArthur River Mine port facility in High Court ruling https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-07/glencore-mcarthur-river-mine-port-high-court-ruling-native-title/103435694 via @ABCaustralia #mining #ports #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol #HCA
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Glencore blocked from expanding McArthur River Mine port facility in High Court ruling https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-07/glencore-mcarthur-river-mine-port-high-court-ruling-native-title/103435694 via @ABCaustralia #mining #ports #nativetitle #auslaw #auspol #HCA
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Legal fight between Yindjibarndi and Andrew Forrest cuts to the heart of Australia's native title rights https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-13/native-title-rights-on-trial-fmg-yindjibarndi-andrew-forrest/102716272 via @ABCaustralia #nativetitle #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol
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Commonwealth lodges High Court challenge to landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-21/nt-gove-native-title-case-commonwealth-appeal-high-court/102502504 via @ABCaustralia #auspol #auslaw #nativetitle #IndigenousIP
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Ngambri people consider claiming native title over land in Canberra following ACT government apology https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-29/ngambri-people-consider-native-title-claim/102281670 #auslaw #auspol #nativetitle #IndigenousIP
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Land returned to Eastern Maar people in Victoria’s first native title decision in a decade https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/28/land-returned-to-eastern-maar-people-in-victorias-first-native-title-decision-in-a-decade #nativetitle #IndigenousIP #auslaw #auspol
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Decades after Eddie Mabo's historic native title win, a new court victory brings his dream full circle https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-02/eddie-mabo-native-title-vision-continues-in-the-torres-strait/101982076 via @ABCaustralia #IndigenousIP #nativetitle #auspol #auslaw