Native Title and Land Access
Native Title Act
The Native Title Act 1993 sets out how native title operates, and provides a process for Indigenous Australians to lodge a claim for the recognition of native title and to negotiate about some proposed developments over land and waters that may affect native title.
Native Title and Petroleum
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), Petroleum Division deals with access issues associated with Indigenous interests, including native title, Aboriginal heritage and reserve lands.
Native Title, Licences and Permits
The Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) has made it necessary to change the manner in which petroleum exploration and production activities in Western Australia (WA) and its adjacent coastal waters are administered by the Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Land Access
The Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), Petroleum Division deals with access issues associated with Indigenous interests, including native title, Aboriginal heritage and reserve lands.
Aboriginal Heritage
The management of Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia is governed by the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA 1972).
Aboriginal Reserve Land
The Commonwealth Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 set out a process for Aboriginal people to incorporate organisations that represent their diverse interests.
