Native Title Report 2010

Summary

I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2010 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Report reviews developments in native title law and policy from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (the Reporting Period).

Native Title Report 2010

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Report

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Native Title Report 2010

• Community Guide: Social Justice and Native Title Reports

Contents

• The report overview: The challenges ahead

• Chapter 1: Working together in ‘a spirit of partnership and mutual respect': My native title priorities

• Chapter 2: ‘The basis for a strengthened partnership': Reforms related to agreement-making

• Chapter 3: Consultation, cooperation, and free, prior and informed consent: The elements of meaningful and effective engagement

• Appendix 1: Acknowledgments

• Appendix 2: Native Title Report 2009: Recommendations

• Appendix 3: Elements of a common understanding of free, prior and informed consent

• Appendix 4: Features of a meaningful and effective consultation process

• About the report & Credits

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Also see

• Social Justice Report 2010

Transmittal Letter

14 January 2011

The Hon Robert McClelland MP Attorney-General Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Attorney

Native Title Report 2010

I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2010 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Report reviews developments in native title law and policy from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (the Reporting Period).

I have also used this opportunity to examine the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of other changes to policy and legislation made during the Reporting Period. I have done so in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth).

In the Report, I identify the priorities and issues in native title that I will focus on during my term as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.

I also analyse the Australian Government's reforms, and proposed reforms, to promote agreement-making within the native title system. Finally, I consider steps that can be taken to improve government consultation processes concerning matters that may affect our lands, territories and resources.

I look forward to discussing the Report with you.

Yours sincerely

Mick Gooda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner