Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights

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The following content is for general purposes only. Legal Aid Queensland does not provide legal advice in this area. For more information, please contact a lawyer.

Native title describes the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under their traditional laws and customs.

The rules about native title claims are complex and need specialist legal advice.

Visit the Queensland Government website for more information about issues relating to:

  • leasing Indigenous land
  • native title claims
  • Indigenous land agreements

The Department of Resources and the Queensland Government’s business and industry portal has information about native title, Indigenous lands and mining and resources in Queensland.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) can also give advice about legal matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland.

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Last updated 25 May 2023