Video: Launch of the Native Title Report
Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (ALRC Report 126) was formally launched in Sydney on 29 June 2015.Captions/subtitles can be turned on via the video player controls.Transcripts are also available of speeches made on the day by Professor Rosalind Croucher, ALRC President, and Professor Lee Godden, Commissioner leading the Native …
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Read moreLaunch of Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993—Prof Ros Croucher
Launch of Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (ALRC Report 126), 29 June 2015, Professor Rosalind Croucher, President, Australian Law Reform CommissionIntroduction and welcomeGood morning and welcome to this important event. I am Professor Rosalind Croucher, President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, and it is my very great privilege to commence the proceedings.I …
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Read moreLaunch of Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993—Prof Lee Godden
Launch of Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), ALRC Report 126, 29 June 2015, Professor Lee Godden, Commissioner leading the Native TItle InquiryI would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and waters on which we meet today—the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, but also all the traditional owners …
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Read moreALRC recommendations for reform of the Native Title Act
The ALRC report, Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (ALRC Report 126), was released today.This Report marks the first major review of ‘connection’ in native title claims—central to native title determinations—since the introduction of the Native Title Act. The Report also examines authorisation of persons bringing native title claims and joinder …
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Read moreNative Title enews – Issue 8 – June 2015
Final Report available!We are pleased to announce the release of the Final Report for this Inquiry Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (ALRC Report 126). The Report was tabled in Parliament today and is now available to the public.The Report is available in HTML, PDF, and as an ebook.See media release >>See …
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Read morePodcast: Connection to Country: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) – the Final Report
TranscriptHello,I am Lee Godden, the Australian Law Reform Commissioner who led the Review of the Commonwealth legislation – the Native Title Act 1993. Native Title holds much significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and it is important as the legal system’s recognition of traditional rights and interests in lands and waters.The ALRC was …
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Read moreNative Title enews – Issue 7 – December 2014
Submission deadline extended to Monday 19 JanuaryThe ALRC acknowledges how busy the end of year can be and has decided to extend our deadline for submissions. As we must finalise recommendations and present our final report by the end of March 2015, and we would like as much time as possible to consider your submissions, we …
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Read morePodcast: Review of the Native Title Act – the Discussion Paper
TranscriptSabina Wynn (SW): Hello, I’m Sabina Wynn, Executive Director of the Australian Law Reform Commission, and I’m here with Professor Lee Godden, who is Commissioner in Charge of the ALRC’s Review of the Native Title Act.Lee Godden (LW): Hello everyone.SW: So, Lee, why is it important to review the Native Title Act at this time?LG: The …
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Read moreNative Title enews – Issue 6 – October 2014
Issue 6 | 23 October 2014Discussion Paper releasedWe’ve now released our second consultation document for this Inquiry, a Discussion Paper. Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (DP 82) contains a range of proposals and questions around connection requirements for the recognition and scope of native title rights and interests; authorisation; and joinder provisions. The ALRC invites individuals and organisations to make …
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Read moreProposals for reform of the Native Title Act: ALRC calls for submissions
The Australian Law Reform Commission has today released a Discussion Paper, Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (DP 82). The paper contains a range of proposals and questions around connection requirements for the recognition and scope of native title rights and interests; authorisation; and joinder provisions. The ALRC is seeking feedback on these proposals.Professor …
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