Native title determination summary
Saibai Island
| Case name: |
Saibai People v Queensand
[1999] FCA 158
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| State/Territory: |
Queensland |
| Location: |
Saibai, Mawalmay Thoera, Thawpay Kawamag and Kuykuthal Kawamag Islands,Torres Strait |
| Outcome: |
Native title exists in the entire determination area |
| Native title holders: |
Saibai People |
| Legal process: |
Consent determination |
| Date of determination: |
12/02/1999 |
| Registered on the National Native Title Register: |
Yes |
| Registered native title body corporate: |
Saibai Mura Buway (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation |
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Application(s) affected by the determination: |
| Short name: |
Saibai Island Community |
| Application type: |
Native title determination application: claimant |
| Tribunal file no: |
QC95/13 |
| Federal Court file no: |
QUD6017/98 |
| Fully or partially determined: |
Fully determined |
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