Lockyer for and on behalf of the Robe River Kuruma People v Citic Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd (No 2)

[2024] FCA 154

Federal Court of Australia29 February 2024

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1. CONTRACTS - construction of compensation deed entered into between participants in mining project and authorised applicants for native title claim - whether common assumption of the parties that deed would only be performed if native title application was substantially upheld or not voluntarily withdrawn - whether amendment of native title application to reduce the area claimed means deed has been frustrated - held deed not frustrated
1. CONTRACTS - construction of intra-indigenous agreement concerning entitlements to compensation - whether rights under compensation deed held on trust for other parties - held no trust in respect of rights

Citation[2024] FCA 154

CourtFCA

JurisdictionCommonwealth

Decision Date29 February 2024

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