The High Court of Australia rejected the Commonwealth of Australia's appeal in a historic case concerning native title compensation claim, ruling in favor of the Indigenous Gumatj Clan on Wednesday.

The court’s ruling on Wednesday exposes the federal government to compensation claims over land in the Northern Territory.

The decision supports the Gumatj clan's rights to their land, allowing them to seek compensation for land taken by a mining company in 1968.

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I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graeme Hill SC as a Judge of the Federal Court.Mr Hill will commence on 2 April 2025.Mr Hill was ...

The High Court will deliver its judgment on a commonwealth appeal against a decision potentially delivering massive ...