Native title determination summary

Martu and Ngurrara

Case name:

James v Western Australia [2002] FCA 1208

State/Territory:

Western Australia

Location:

150kms east of Marble Bar

Outcome:

Native title exists in the entire determination area

Native title holders:

The Martu People and the Ngurrara People

Legal process:

Consent determination

Date of determination:

27/09/2002

Registered on the National Native Title Register:

Yes

Registered native title body corporate:

Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (Jam ukurnu-Yapalikunu)

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

Martu

Application type:

Native title determination application: claimant

Tribunal file no:

WC96/78

Federal Court file no:

WAD6110/98

Fully or partially determined:

Partially determined



Further information about this determination

Media Release

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