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NNTC: 30 years on, deaths in custody a national shame...

Three decades on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, the rate of Indigenous incarceration and deaths in...

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The Right To Say ‘No’: Free, Prior and Informed Consent ...

By Hugh Christie The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) mentions the right to free,...

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Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021...

The NNTC welcomes the commencement of the Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (the Act). The amendments passed both...

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NNTC welcomes Rio Tinto chair resignation...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed news Rio Tinto Chairman Simon Thompson and director Michael L’Estrange will...

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Intangible Cultural Heritage in Colombia...

By Jaime Cuellar The cultural heritage of South American nations, which is a legacy of pre-Colombian civilizations, is characterised...

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National Native Title Council thanks former Chair, welcomes ...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has this week welcomed Mr Kado Muir as the new Chair of its board...

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Rio Tinto’s broken promises at Oak Flat show need for ...

Apache tribe members & supporters at a rally in 2019. Image credit: Sandra Rambler/Censored News Mining companies Rio Tinto...

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NNTC welcomes Juukan interim report, calls for compensation ...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed the senate inquiry’s interim report into the Juukan Gorge destruction, handed down...

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NNTC supports global investor coalition’s letter to mi...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) strongly supports the coalition of 64 global investors, together representing $14 trillion in assets,...

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BHP makes cultural heritage progress but has long road to tr...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes BHP’s commitment to implementing a range of improved practices but is adamant that...

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Kado breaks down WA’s draft cultural heritage bill...

NNTC Deputy Chair and Ngalia Traditional Owner Kado Muir explains why WA's proposed new Indigenous cultural heritage legislation falls short....

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NNTC welcomes ministerial communique but says WA’s propose...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the communique following Monday’s roundtable meeting of cultural heritage ministers, but still holds...

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Vision & Best Practice Standards Placemat: Heritage Cou...

The NNTC is working with the Heritage Councils of Australia and New Zealand (HCOANZ) to encourage Australian governments to...

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National Native Title Council welcomes Rio Tinto dismissals...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the dismissal of Rio Tinto’s three executives, CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques, Iron Ore boss...

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The ‘bombing’ of Juukan Gorge: Traditional Owner...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) appeared before the Juukan Gorge Senate Inquiry on Friday, pointing out the lack of...

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Rio Tinto’s admissions to Juukan Gorge Inquiry “...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has labelled Rio Tinto’s admissions to the Senate Inquiry into the destruction of the...

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Cultural heritage: NNTC makes submission to Juukan Gorge Sen...

Last week, the National Native Title Council made a policy submission into the Senate Inquiry on the destruction of 46,000...

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Yamatji Nation Indigenous Land Use Agreement registered...

Last week the Yamatji Nation Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) was registered – a huge step for Aboriginal self-determination in...

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Review of EPBC Act to include improved Indigenous heritage p...

Image credit: Carolyn Betts The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s commitment to commence a...

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The Joint Council to consider draft National Agreement on Cl...

The Joint Council will consider the draft National Agreement on Closing the Gap today when it meets by teleconference this...

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Aboriginal Leaders call for action to protect First Nations ...

In an historic meeting held on the 17th June 2020, Aboriginal leaders from across Australia representing Aboriginal Land Councils, Native...

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NNTC Deputy Chair Kado Muir explains the need to reform WA&#...

National Native Title Council's Deputy Chairperson, Ngalia leader and anthropologist Kado Muir explains how Western Australia's out-dated Aboriginal Heritage Act...

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NNTC CEO discusses Indigenous cultural heritage destruction ...

National Native Title Council's CEO Jamie Lowe explains how mining company Rio Tinto was recently allowed to legally destroy a...

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Traditional Owners Disempowered by Aboriginal Heritage Legis...

The National Native Title Council (NNTC) met today and is calling on the Commonwealth to implement national legislation for Indigenous...

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Mabo Day 2020 – a message from Ned David...

Ned David is a Kulkalaig man from Tudu (Warrior) Island in the Torres Strait, Chairman of the Gur A Baradharaw...

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Destruction of Aboriginal Heritage: We need to focus on refo...

In response to the destruction of an Aboriginal heritage site by a mining company over the weekend in the Western...

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On National Sorry Day we need more action...

Yesterday, on the eve of National Sorry Day, it was announced that Gladys Berejiklian’s NSW government is set to cut...

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May Newsletter, National Native Title Council...

May 2020 Newsletter

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Call for papers! Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 202...

The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020 - organised by the NNTC, Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Conference and the University of Melbourne...

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Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020: Regos open...

Registrations are now open for the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Conference 2020 (ICHC). The conference, co-organised by the NNTC, the Victorian Aboriginal...

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National Treaties Summit: postponed...

Due to the escalating impact of the Covid-19 virus, the organising partners of the National Treaties Summit have decided to...

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Closing Communities...

11 March 2015 Prime Minister needs to apologise for “lifestyle choice” comments The National Native Title Council (NNTC) says the...

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National Native Title council CEO named Indigenous Voice Co-...

NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE COUNCIL CEO NAMED INDIGENOUS VOICE CO-DESIGN MEMBER The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes Minister Wyatt’s announcement...

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Closing the Gap...

CLOSING THE GAP: PM DELIVERS FINAL REPORT The Prime Minister today tabled the 12th and final Closing the Gap report...

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Prime Minister meets with coalition of peaks on closing the ...

PRIME MINISTER MEETS WITH COALITION OF PEAKS ON CLOSING THE GAP The National Native Title Council’s (NNTC) Chief Executive, Jamie...

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Welcome to our new board!...

The NNTC welcomes new Board members following the Annual General Meeting of the company held in Adelaide on 24th October...

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National Treaties Summit 2020: regos open...

National Treaties Summit 2020: regos open Registrations are now open for the National Treaties Summit, which will see hundreds of...

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National Native Title Council welcomes Uluru Climb close...

NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE COUNCIL WELCOMES ULURU CLIMB CLOSE The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the permanent closing of the...

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NNTC WELCOMES PROPOSED PASTORAL LAND ACT (PLA) AMENDMENTS IN...

NNTC WELCOMES PROPOSED PASTORAL LAND ACT (PLA) AMENDMENTS IN NT The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the Northern Territory...

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NTC welcomes proposed pastoral land act (PLA)...

NNTC WELCOMES PROPOSED PASTORAL LAND ACT (PLA) AMENDMENTS IN NT The National Native Title Council (NNTC) welcomes the Northern Territory...

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Racial Discrimination Act...

31 August 2016 Australia needs a genuine debate on racial discrimination The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today called for...

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Timber Creek Compensation...

25 August 2016 Compensation a historic win for Timber Creek The Ngaliwurru and Nungali people in the Northern Territory have...

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IPA and Ranger Program...

19 August 2016 NNTC welcomes investment in ranger program The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed the commitment of...

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Northern Territory Juvenile Justice...

29 July 2016 Time for a relationship reset The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is appalled at the treatment of...

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Indigenous Affairs Policy...

28 June 2016 Indigenous affairs policy needs a clear strategy The National Native Title Council (NNTC) calls for a sensible...

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NNTC Election Platform...

1 June 2016 NNTC election platform 2016 The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today launched its election platform for the...

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IPA and Ranger Program 2020...

27 May 2016 NNTC welcomes investment in ranger program The National Native Title Council (NNTC) has welcomed the announcement by...

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Indigenous Business...

27 May 2016 Investment in Indigenous entrepreneurship The National Native Title Council (NNTC) applauds the Coalitions policy commitment to further...

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Aboriginal Heritage Act Amendments...

24 February 2016 Aboriginal Heritage Bill back on the table The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is extremely concerned that...

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Appointment of New CEO...

16 December 2015 NNTC welcomes a new chief executive National Native Title Council (NNTC) has appointed a new Chief Executive...

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Changes to Aboriginal Heritage Act...

1 December 2014 Government once again ignores the concerns of Traditional Owners on protection of heritage The National Native Title...

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Passing of Gough Whitlam...

21 October 2014 The NNTC Commemorates the Passing of Mr Gough Whitlam The National Native Title Council (NNTC) today pays...

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