Native title
Features
- Looking after country together
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Looking After Country Together provides a framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders' access to and management of traditional land and sea country and involvement in natural resource planning and policy development.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Amendment Act 2008
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Following the proclamation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Amendment Act 2008, the first of a series of leasing manuals has been released to help Indigenous Queenslanders own their own home.
Topics
What is native title
Native title describes the rights and interests of Indigenous people under their traditional laws and customs.
Indigenous land use agreements
The Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993 provides for Indigenous land use agreements (ILUAs) between native title holders or claimants and other interested parties.
Mining, exploration and petroleum
Native title and applications for exploration, mining and petroleum tenures.
Public notices
Native title parties are notified of any activities proposed by the State, which will affect native title rights and interests.
Last updated: 21 October 2009