Native Title Act (1993)

The Native Title Act of 1993 is an Australian law that recognizes the traditional rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over land and waters they have historically occupied or used. It was established after the landmark Mabo decision, which acknowledged Indigenous Australians’ connection to land. The Act provides a legal framework for Indigenous groups to claim, negotiate, and manage their native titles. It also balances these rights with other land interests, supporting coexistence between Indigenous communities and broader land development or usage.