Native Title Act 1993 (Australia)

The Native Title Act 1993 is an Australian law that recognizes the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to their traditional lands and waters, if they can prove continuous connection to them. It provides a legal framework for acknowledging these rights, enabling Indigenous groups to negotiate land use, acquisitions, or development projects with the government and others. The Act balances Indigenous interests with broader public and economic needs, fostering respect for cultural heritage while allowing for land development and use in accordance with traditional laws and customs.