Native title determination summary
Buru & Warul Kawa
| Case name: |
Victor Nona, John Whop, Pili Waigana, Nelson Gibuma and Phillip Bigie on behalf of the Saibai, Dauan, Mabuiag, Badu and Boigu Peoples v The State of Queensland and Ors
[2005] FCA 1118
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| State/Territory: |
Queensland |
| Location: |
Islands of Buru (or Turnagain Island), Warul Kawa (or Deliverance Island), Kerr Islet & Turu Cay in the vicinity of Badu, Boigu & Sabai Islands in the Torres Strait |
| Outcome: |
Native title exists in the entire determination area |
| Native title holders: |
Saibai, Dauan, Mabuiag, Badu & Boigu Peoples |
| Legal process: |
Consent determination |
| Date of determination: |
15/08/2005 |
| Registered on the National Native Title Register: |
Yes |
| Registered native title body corporate: |
Maluilgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation |
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Application(s) affected by the determination: |
| Short name: |
Buru & Warul Kawa |
| Application type: |
Native title determination application: claimant |
| Tribunal file no: |
QC01/23 |
| Federal Court file no: |
QUD6021/01 |
| Fully or partially determined: |
Fully determined |
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Further information about this determination
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