Native title determination summary

Western (Sunset) Yalanji

Case name:

Western Yalanji or "Sunset" peoples v Pedersen (Unreported, FCA, 28 September 1998, Drummond J)

State/Territory:

Queensland

Location:

Near Cairns

Outcome:

Native title exists in parts of the determination area

Native title holders:

Western Yalanji Peoples

Legal process:

Consent determination

Date of determination:

28/09/1998

Registered on the National Native Title Register:

Yes

Registered native title body corporate:

Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation

Application(s) affected by the determination:
Short name:

Western (Sunset) Yalanji

Application type:

Native title determination application: claimant

Tribunal file no:

QC95/10

Federal Court file no:

QUD6002/96

Fully or partially determined:

Fully determined



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