The High Court made a landmark decision on native title law. Here’s what it means
The High Court ruled the Gumatj Clan was eligible for compensation for mining on their land decades ago. It changes our understanding of how native title law works.
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 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.
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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.
Two corrupt ex-Victoria Police officers flag High Court fight to hide identities
Two former Victoria Police officers found to have engaged in corrupt conduct have flagged they plan to launch a High Court ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Holding court over culture
The decision of the High Court this week that found native title is ‘property’, is bold. It potentially opens the door to ...
South Australian crime victims’ distress compounded hit by Australia’s worst court delays
South Australian crime victims are suffering greater distress from the country’s longest justice delays, advocates warn, amid ...
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Commonwealth loses High Court battle in landmark native title compensation claim over Gove Peninsula
But the High Court today rejected this argument ... including governments in Queensland and Western Australia, as well as the Northern Territory and even the ACT. The Northern Land Council ...