Native title report 2007

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (2008)
Native title report 2007.
Sydney: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
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This report, released annually by the HREOC through the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, reports on the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 and its effect on ‘the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’.

This year’s native title report discusses recent amendments to Native Title law and policy in Australia and how these changes affect the land rights of Indigenous Australians. Four native title cases which document the issues arising from the interpretation of the Native Title Act by the common law are discussed. The report results in 25 recommendations.

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• For further information:
  • View community guide (PDF – 1.0MB – large file warning!)
    View community guide (HTML)
  • Native Title focus a starting point for other issues: Chaney
    View media release: ABC (1 April 2008)
  • Annual Social Justice and Native Title Reports tabled in Parliament today
    View media release: HREOC (20 March 2008)
• Contact details:
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001, ph: (02) 9284 9600, fax: (02) 9284 9611