GOVERNMENT ONCE AGAIN IGNORES THE CONCERNS OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS ON PROTECTION OF HERITAGE The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is extremely concerned about the introduction of the Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill into Parliament. NNTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian Wyatt said that the Government has once again ignored the concerns of Traditional Owners across […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is extremely concerned that the Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill has been placed back on the notice paper for the consideration of Parliament. NNTC’s Chairman, Nolan Hunter said that the Government continues to ignore the concerns of Traditional Owners across the State. “It appears that the Government is stubbornly […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the passing of the Tax Laws Amendment (2012 Measures No. 6) Bill 2012. The Bill, which passed through the Senate yesterday evening, allows for payments and non-monetary benefits that are made under an agreement relating to native title to be exempt from the payment of tax. “Native […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) congratulated the Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners on commencing their settlement agreement with the Victorian Coalition government, celebrated on country in Bendigo at a special ceremony last Friday. “This is the first settlement in Victoria to be reached by negotiation between the State and the People,” said NNTC […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes today’s announcement by the Australian Government for further reforms to the native title system to ensure economic benefits flow to Traditional Owners and their communities. In particular, the NNTC is pleased to see the Labor Government endorsing the establishment of a new kind of not-for-profit body called […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today called for the Prime Minister to show some leadership and continue to resist proposals from either his backbench or the crossbenches to make changes to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). NNTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Glen Kelly said that the Australian community should engage in […]
The Ngaliwurru and Nungali people in the Northern Territory have forged a new path for Traditional Owners across the country according to the National Native Title Council (NNTC). NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said the Timber Creek compensation claim is a just and appropriate outcome for the Ngaliwurru and Nungali people after their seven year […]
The NNTC has released a position paper that outlines the need for important reforms to the native title system. The proposals contained in this position paper outline a program of concrete steps that will continue to extend the promise of native title to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the nation. You can read […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) calls for a sensible approach from the next Government to develop a clear and overarching strategy for Indigenous Affairs. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said that Indigenous Affairs has barely been mentioned in the election campaign so far, with those announcements made resulting in minor adjustments to current policies […]
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) applauds the Coalitions policy commitment to further develop the Indigenous business sector across Australia. NNTC CEO Glen Kelly said the significant dollar investment for Indigenous entrepreneurs will assist Indigenous people to develop solid business opportunities in their regions and create jobs for communities across the country. “The […]
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