The decision upholding native title as a property right is a win for the long-running Gumatj case but is also said to have ‘long-term ramifications’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA high court decision on native title has the potential to be as significant as the Mabo case and influence even the land beneath Parliament House, experts say.The court dismissed a commonwealth appeal on Wednesday over whether it may be liable for up to $700m in compensation for bauxite mining at Gove in north-east Arnhem Land.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-03-14 07:09:00
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High court native title ruling may affect compensation claims nationwide, experts say
