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The Singleton decision: High Court quashes NT water licence in landmark Indigenous rights decision

On 5 August 2026, the High Court of Australia ruled for the first time in Australia’s history that the largest groundwater licence in the Northern Territory was unlawfully granted by government, representing a landmark moment for Indigenous water rights in Australia.

Native Title and Cultural Heritage Law in Queensland: professional development seminar

An introduction to native title and cultural heritage management for practitioners engaged in land and water related projects in Queensland.

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Native Title and Cultural Heritage Law in Victoria: professional development seminar

An introduction to native title and cultural heritage management for practitioners engaged in land and water related projects in Victoria.

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Fulfilling the Promise of Mabo: ALRC recommendation to Future Acts reform

A symposium addressing and responding to ALRC Report 144, Fulfilling the Promise of Mabo: Reforming the Future Acts Regime.

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Towards a First Nations critical minerals strategy: A moment in time

Australia stands at one of the most significant economic crossroads in its modern history. The global race for critical minerals is reshaping international trade, defence alliances and manufacturing supply chains, positioning Australia as one of the world’s most strategically important suppliers. Governments are moving quickly to secure the minerals essential for batteries, renewable energy, defence technologies and advanced manufacturing. Yet …

Fulfilling the promise of Mabo: summary of the ALRC Report 144

On 24 June 2026, the Commonwealth Attorney-General tabled in Parliament the latest report of the Australian Law Reform Commission (the ALRC) titled “Fulfilling the Promise of Mabo: Reforming the Future Acts Regime” (the Report). 86 recommendations are made to reform the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the NTA) and associated legislation (the Recommendations). The ALRC’s inquiry was overseen by President …

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Towards an Australian First Nations Critical Minerals Strategy

The Mabo Centre, in partnership with the National Native Title Council (NNTC) and Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration (AEMEE), invites you to discuss First Nations rights, equity, and leadership in critical minerals projects at Towards an Australian First Nations Critical Minerals Strategy.