Australian Local Government Association

Cases

Determination of native title in and around Broome, Western Australia (Rubibi/Broome determination)

On 28 April 2006 the Federal Court of Australia made a determination in the long running native title application by the Rubibi Community over the town of Broome and its surrounds in the Kimberley region of WA. The determination brings to an end a case that has been running for more than ten years. The Court found that native title continues to exist wholly or partly in some areas and has been extinguished either wholly or partly in other areas.

Western Australia versus Ward

This case concerns applications for determination of Native Title rights and interests under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), in relation to land and waters in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. They were appeals from a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court, which in turn was dealing with an appeal from a judge of the Federal Court.

Shire of Derby West Kimberly reaches native title agreement

The Shire of West Kimberley and the Nyikina and Mangala People have signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA). The Agreement establishes new processes the Shire will follow for dealing with 'future acts' inside the Nyikina and Mangala People's native title claim area and outlines protocols for managing Aboriginal cultural heritage issues. The process will apply when the Shire is proposing to undertake both routine and new road work.