WA v Graham on behalf of the Ngadju People

(2013) 300 ALR 1; [2013] FCAFC 143

Full Court of the Federal Court27 November 2013

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Catchwords

1. Native Title
1. appeal from decision of primary judge that Ngadju people in common hold native title in trial area
1. when Court needs to determine whether specific persons hold native title

Quick Take

Connection evidence need not be demonstrated for every locale within a claim area, and rights of outside ritual persons (Lawmen) are characterised as personal/status-based rights that do not defeat exclusive possession.

Case Details

Citation[2013] FCAFC 143

Reported(2013) 300 ALR 1

CourtFCAFC

JurisdictionCommonwealth

Decision Date27 November 2013

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