Native Title Amendment Act 1998
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The Native Title Amendment Act 1998 (Cth), also commonly referred to as the "10 Point Plan" is an Australian law created by the John Howard led Liberal government in response to the Wik Decision 1996. The Native Title Amendment Act 1998 created the Native Title Tribunal and placed restrictions on land rights claims.
The "10 Point Plan" was as follows:
- The National Native Title Tribunal holds absolute authority over claims for Native Title.
- State governments are empowered to extinguish Native Title over crown lands for matters of 'national interest'.
- Lands providing public amenities exempt from Native Title claims.
- Mining and pastoral leases allowed to co-exist with Native Title.
- The National Native Title Tribunal can create access to traditional lands rather than granting full Native Title.
- A registration test imposed on all claimants.
- Removal of the right to claim Native Title in or around urban areas.
- Permits government to manage land, water and air issues in any site.
- Very strict time limits placed on all claims.
- Creation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements to promote co-existence.
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