Category: NNTC News/General
The National Native Title Council has recently opened up its membership to Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) and Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) to join the organisation and help shape the future of the Indigenous Native Title Sector. Working alongside Native Title Representative Bodies and Service Providers, the new membership group will have the power to help […]
Written by Belinda on November 7, 2018
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) says the Prime Minister needs to apologise to Aboriginal people and warns that moving people from their homelands is not-negotiable. The NNTC calls on the Government to take the closure of communities off the table. NNTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian Wyatt said that the recent comments from the […]
Written by Belinda on March 11, 2015
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today expressed concern about the proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). NNTC’s Chief Executive Officer, Brian Wyatt said that the legislation should stay as it is. “There is no need to tinker with any piece of legislation that is perfectly adequate for the purpose it was […]
Written by Belinda on March 26, 2014
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the permanent closing of the Uluru climb this Saturday, which it states is a long overdue request of the Anangu Traditional Owners. NNTC CEO Jamie Lowe said: “The Anangu Traditional Owners have made their wishes known for many years, that they don’t want people climbing Uluru, and […]
Written by Belinda on October 24, 2019
The A/CEO of The National Native Title Council (NNTC), Dr Matthew Storey, cautioned stakeholders to consider the Native Title Act reforms in a considered way so as to ensure native title groups are fully able to absorb the impacts of any legislative amendments on their communities. “Unlike the Minerals Council of Australia, we believe any […]
Written by Belinda on March 8, 2018
The National Native Title Council and the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporation will jointly be hosting the 2019 Native Title Conference: Land, Rights and Recognition!
Written by Belinda on March 21, 2019
Under its new structure with the additional membership of Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) and Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) the National Native Title Council (NNTC) has appointed its new Board of Directors and elected a new Chairman to steer the organisation into the future. Jamie Lowe of Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation has been elected […]
Written by Belinda on November 6, 2017
At its latest General Meeting, the National Native Title Council (NNTC) activated its new Constitution to allow native title corporations to become members of the Company. Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) – corporations established to manage native title rights and interests after a positive determination of native title, and Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) – corporations […]
Written by Belinda on October 16, 2017
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today launched its election platform for the 2016 campaign, calling on parties of all persuasions to work with the Indigenous Native Title Sector to deliver benefits for Indigenous communities across Australia. Speaking at the National Native Title Conference in Darwin, NNTC CEO Glen Kelly laid out the following […]
Written by Belinda on June 1, 2016