Australian Land Rights Act

The Australian Land Rights Act, enacted in 1976, provides Indigenous Australians with recognized rights to land, particularly in the Northern Territory. It establishes a legal framework that allows Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander communities to claim land and manage it according to their customs. The Act creates Land Councils to represent Indigenous interests, oversee land use, and negotiate with governments and developers. Its goal is to promote self-determination, protect cultural heritage, and ensure Indigenous Australians have a say in land-related decisions affecting their communities and heritage.