Amendments made in 2007 and 2009 to the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) changed the Tribunal's powers to perform its functions. To facilitate this, the Tribunal President issued a series of procedural directions.
Some directions refer to other documents relevant to complying with one or more direction.
The directions may be amended from time-to-time in light of experience or as external circumstances change. Additional directions may be made on other topics as the need arises.
2009
Procedural Direction 1 of 2009
Directing a party to attend a mediation conference or produce a document.
Procedural Direction 2 of 2009
Party or party’s representative failing to act in good faith in relation to the conduct of mediation.
Procedural Direction 3 of 2009
Appearance by the National Native Title Tribunal before the Federal Court of Australia in relation to native title applications.
Procedural Direction 4 of 2009
Disclosure of mediation and other information where respondent parties are receiving assistance from the Attorney‐General.
Procedural Direction 5 of 2009
Reference to the Federal Court of the question whether a party should cease to be a party to a proceeding.
Procedural Direction 6 of 2009
The conduct of a review of whether a native title claim group holds native title rights and interests within an area.
Procedural Direction 7 of 2009
The conduct of a native title application inquiry.
Procedural Direction 8 of 2009
Regional mediation progress reports and regional work plans.
Procedural Direction 9 of 2009
Specific actions to be taken by the Registrar, members and employees of the National Native Title Tribunal in relation to native title applications.
Revocation of Procedural Directions and new Procedural Directions
2008
Procedural Direction 1 of 2008
Reconsideration of claims against the registration test conditions.