Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) applauds the West Australian Government decision to end its litigation against the Federal Court Native Title decision over the Perth metropolitan area.

"I understand the Noongar people are very pleased about this, it is a historic turning point in Western Australian government policy and a matter of national significance." said the National Director of ANTaR, Mr Mark Drury.

Mabo Lecture by Les Malezer

I have come today to praise Eddie Koiki Mabo, the man, and to continue his fight for dignity and respect.

Let me begin by acknowledging the Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people who are not only the rightful owners of this continent, but who are the spiritual and inherent guardians of the living landscape. We will always be the heart and soul of Australia.

First published in Government News and Issues

Australia’s Native Title system is an uneven playing field and in need of serious reform, according to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma.

Speaking at the recent launch of the latest edition of the Australian Law Reform Commissions’ Reform journal, Calma welcomed the introduction of the Native Title Amendments Bill in Federal Parliament, but called for further changes to the troubled system.