The Native Title Act 1993

As a result of the Mabo case, the Federal Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993.

• Click the following link to find the  objectives of the Native Title Act 1993. Make a note of them.
• Who hears native title claims?
• Go to the Native Title Tribunal . On the home page, click on the Glossary. Find out the definition of: native title rights and interests; determination. What is the difference between a consent determination and a litigated determination?
• Go to the Federal Court. Find out the Federal Court's jurisdiction in relation to native title.
• What is the relationship between the Federal Court and the Native Title Tribunal? (Hint: Check this page)