Northern Territory Land Rights Act

The Northern Territory Land Rights Act of 1976 is Australian legislation that grants Indigenous people, specifically Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, legal recognition of their traditional land rights. It allows Aboriginal peoples to claim land based on their connection to it over generations, establishing a system where they can hold, manage, and use their land for cultural, social, and economic purposes. The Act also sets up land councils to represent Aboriginal interests and ensures their involvement in land decisions, promoting recognition, self-determination, and preservation of Indigenous heritage within the broader legal framework.