Relationship to mediation and reviews on whether there are native title rights and interests
138E Relationship to mediation and reviews on whether there are native title rights and interests
Mediation may continue
Subject to subsection 138F(1), if an inquiry is held, the person conducting the mediation may continue mediation if he or she considers that it is appropriate.
Reviews on whether there are native title rights and interests cannot be held
If an inquiry is held in relation to an area, the Tribunal may not conduct a review under section 136GC in relation to that area at the same time.
Section 136GC allows the Federal Court to refer for review the issue of whether a native title claim group who is a party in a proceeding holds native title rights and interests in relation land or waters within the area that is the subject of the proceeding.
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