Facts of the case Miller v State of South Australia involved an application for determination of native title, relating to an area of the sea, and some islands, off the far west coast of South Australia (Sea Claim Area). The claim area was adjacent to, and in...
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its 2025 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO), a 100-page report that provides technical and market data to inform the planning and decision-making of market participants, investors, and governments....
As the tide of society shifts, we increasingly demand more of the systems that govern our communities. Whether asking for greater autonomy or urging our elected representatives to take action on issues of deep significance, there is growing scrutiny over the...
First Peoples of the Millewa-Mallee v State of Victoria [2025] FCA 799 On 18 July 2025, the Federal Court formally recognised the First Peoples of the Millewa-Mallee as the Native Title Holders over a large area of Crown land and waters in northwest Victoria. This...
The report identified key barriers that must be addressed to drive growth in the First Nations economy. These include: Barriers to Access Geographic isolation (remote and regional) Economic marginalisation and socioeconomic disadvantage Limited self-determination...
Widespread Exemptions Undermine Economic Goals Recent findings from the Australian National Audit Office reveal that 63% of Commonwealth contracts have been exempted from the Mandatory Minimum Requirements (MMRs) under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) since...
Have you or your Traditional Owner group recently had a request for assistance refused by a Native Title Representative Body (NTRB)? If so, it’s important to know that the decision doesn’t have to be the end of the road. The Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) and...
The Decision of the Federal Court of Canada The Federal Court of Canada’s recent decision in Kebaowek First Nation v Canadian Nuclear Laboratories [2025] FC 319 stands as one of the most significant public law rulings in recent Canadian history. It is the most...
Overview The role of Indigenous women in cultural heritage inspections remains disproportionately overlooked, despite their deep knowledge and connection to country. Cultural heritage inspections play a crucial role in protecting Indigenous sites from destruction or...
Case Summary The High Court’s ruling in Commonwealth of Australia v Yunupingu [2025] HCA 6 marks an important decision regarding native title compensation in the Northern Territory. It examines whether past acts by the Commonwealth that extinguished native title...