The Gumatj argued that the appropriation or grant of interests in land over which it held native title rights was an acquisition of property by the Commonwealth, but that the Commonwealth had not done ...

The High Court unanimously ruled that the extinguishment of native title rights should attract compensation under “just terms ...

The High Court has delivered a bombshell ruling on one of Australia’s landmark native title cases, finding the traditional ...

The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to compensation claims over land in the Northern Territory.

The decision has cleared the way for up to $700 million in compensation for Gumatj people. Gumatj leaders Djawa Yunupingu and ...

The Commonwealth has lost a High Court battle over whether it should be liable for compensation of up to $700 million dollars ...

The High Court has upheld a Native Title decision launched by the late Indigenous leader Yunupingu that is expected to have ...

The Albanese government is bracing for a nationwide wave of compensation battles with Aboriginal groups after the High Court ...

The High Court has upheld a Native Title decision in a case launched by the late Indigenous leader Yunupingu that is expected ...

The High Court of Australia rejected the Commonwealth of Australia's appeal in a historic case concerning native title compensation claim, ruling in favor of the Indigenous Gumatj Clan on Wednesday.

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