WHO SHOULD READ THIS
Local governments in New South Wales.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Councils are able to join native title claim proceedings in the
Federal Court as a respondent party. There are many reasons why a
council might decide to participate in a native title claim,
including to protect its interests and stay informed about future
implications of the claim for the local government area.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Keep an eye out for notifications of new native title claims and
consider whether Council should join the proceeding to protect its
interests.
Being a respondent to a native title claim proceeding allows
councils to participate in the court process to protect their
interests in land and monitor the likelihood and extent of
compensation liability for past extinguishment of native title.
