National Guiding Principles for Native Title Compensation Agreement Making
Indigenous Affairs
22nd November 2021
Endorsed-in-Principle by Native Title Ministers
Preamble
The Commonwealth, states and territories acknowledge the legal entitlement of native title holders to compensation on just terms for past and future compensable acts attributable to the states, territories or Commonwealth for any loss, diminution, impairment or other effect of the act on their native title rights and interests.
While litigation may in some cases be necessary and appropriate, governments will use their best efforts to...