Native Title
Executive Summary
I am delighted to present my sixth Social Justice and Native Title Report 2015 as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
I am required to report every year to Parliament on the exercise and enjoyment of the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This also includes reporting on the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and its effect on the exercise and enjoyment of our rights to land, territories and resources.
Indigenous Property Rights
Background
In May 2015, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda and the then Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson co-convened an Indigenous Leaders Roundtable on economic development and property rights on Yawuru country in Broome, Western Australia (Broome Roundtable).
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2014
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One of my primary responsibilities is to report annually on the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I also report annually on the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Native Title Act) and the effect of the Act on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2014, I have again combined the reporting requirements into the Social Justice and Native Title Report, which covers the period from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
Social Justice and Native Title Reports
Learn how the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act has meant there is no longer a legal requirement for an annual Social Justice and Native Title Report.
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2013
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In this Report, I focus on planning for the future based on the approach of our communities meaningfully participating in decisions that affect them. I also outline a continuing agenda for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a focus on a human rights approach using the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) as the guide.
Native Title Amendment Bill 2012
AHRC submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Native Title Amendment Bill 2012
Native Title Report 2009
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Native Title Report 2009 Community Guide : Social Justice and Native Title Reports Contents The report overview: The challenges ahead Chapter 1: The state of land rights and native title policy in Australia in 2009 Chapter 2: Changing the culture of native title Chapter 3: Towards a just and equitable native title system Chapter 4: Indigenous land tenure reform Appendix 1: Native title determinations Appendix 2: Native title statistics.
Native Title Report 2012
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Community Guide: Social Justice and Native Title Reports Also see Social Justice Report 2012 Transmittal Letter 26 October 2012 The Hon Nicola Roxon MP Attorney-General Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Attorney I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2012 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Native Title Act).
Native Title Report 2000: Contents
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Report of the seminar on the draft principles and guidelines for the protection of the heritage of indigenous people by Chairperson -Rapporteur Erica-Irene Daes
