The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name of a deceased person. The High Court of Australia has handed down a landmark judgement on native title law in ...
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, ...
Commonwealth loses High Court battle in landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula
The Commonwealth has lost a High Court battle over whether it should be liable for compensation of up to $700 million dollars ...
‘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 ...
Former High Court judge Michael Kirby pens foreword to Dyson Heydon’s new book
Dyson Heydon, the former High Court judge facing numerous sexual harassment allegations, received glowing praise for his new ...
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Australia High Court rejects Commonwealth appeal in Native title land compensation claim
The High Court of Australia rejected the Commonwealth of Australia's appeal in a historic case concerning native title compensation claim, ruling in favor of the Indigenous Gumatj Clan on Wednesday.
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 ...
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.
Commonwealth loses High Court appeal of landmark native title compensation claim in North Arnhem Land
Australia’s highest court has upheld a decision finding traditional owners from North East Arnhem Land are entitled to some $700m in compensation over the destruction of their land due to bauxite ...
High Court expands native title rights in historic ruling
The High Court unanimously ruled that the extinguishment of native title rights should attract compensation under “just terms ...
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.
Australia: Court ruling undermines challenge to Victorian public housing demolition
The Supreme Court ruled the state government does not have to release internal documents related to its decision to demolish ...