The ALC's report, Fulfilling the Promise of Mabo: Reforming the Future Acts Regime in the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), includes 86 recommendations that aim to build a stronger native title system through a fairer and more efficient future acts regime.

In conducting the Inquiry, the ALC interviewed native title holders, governments and departments, miners, pastoralists and legal practitioners, from across the country.

The ALRC found that the future act regime operates unfairly and is discriminatory in key respects.

The ALC has said "If implemented, the ALRC’s reforms would deliver a regime that fulfils the promise of the High Court’s Mabodecisions by: ensuring equality before the law and compliance with Australia’s international obligations; supporting fair processes and outcomes for native title parties; and providing greater certainty, efficiency, and streamlined decision-making for governments and industry."

Australia's Attorney General Hon Michelle Rowland MP said:

"The report tabled today is not a report from the Government, it is advice to the Government.  

The Government will now consider the report’s 86 recommendations and is committed to working with First Nations communities and key sectors.”

To read more, including the full report and its recommendations, visit the ALRC's website here.