Aboriginal Land Rights Act (Australia)

The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 is Australian legislation that recognizes the traditional connection of Aboriginal Australians to their land. It allows Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory to claim certain land rights and grants them legal ownership of specific areas based on their long-standing cultural and spiritual ties. The Act aims to empower Aboriginal people by giving them control over land important to their heritage, supporting their cultural identity, and promoting participation in land management and decision-making. It is a key step toward acknowledging Indigenous Australians’ historical connection to their lands and rights.