Full-time member

Mr John Catlin is a full-time member of the National Native Title Tribunal based in Perth in the WA Registry.

Mr Catlin has been involved with Aboriginal land issues since 1992. Prior to his appointment to the Tribunal in October 2003, he was principal advisor on Indigenous affairs for Xstrata (formerly Mount Isa Mining). During 1997—2000 he was lead native title negotiator for the WA Government and in 2001—2002 managed the Native Title Unit in Victorian Department of Justice.

Earlier in his career, Mr Catlin was a teacher and arts administrator. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts from Curtin University and a Professional Certificate in Arbitration from Adelaide University.