ALRA (Aboriginal Land Rights Act)

The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (ALRA) is Australian legislation that recognizes the traditional ownership of land by Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory. It grants eligible Aboriginal communities the right to claim and gain land titles based on their longstanding connection to specific areas. The Act aims to empower Aboriginal people, preserve their cultural heritage, and enable them to manage their land and resources. It does not grant freehold title but provides a legal mechanism for land claims, fostering self-determination and protecting Indigenous interests in their traditional lands.