The Pila Nature Reserve native title claim (June 2022) was the first claim filed and determined in Australia under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
The Native Title Legislation Amendment Act 2021 amends the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) by including a new provision, section 47C, which enables state governments and native title holders to agree to disregard prior extinguishment, and confirm recognition, of native title over park areas.
The Agreement sees the Reserve jointly vested and managed by the Warnpurru Aboriginal Corporation and the Conservation and Parks Commission under the Conservation and Land Management Act, providing economic, social and cultural benefits for Aboriginal communities in the area.
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