Finn J
In this decision Finn J made orders that 2 proceedings for the determination of native title for Mataranka and the Town of Mataranka be de-consolidated and heard separately. The order was considered appropriate and necessary as the parties were seeking a consent determination that native title exists with respect to the Town of Mataranka application (see Roberts on behalf of the Najig and the Guyanggan Nganawirdbird Groups v Northern Territory [2012] FCA 223), and a consent determination that no native title exists in the claim area of the Mataranka determination (see Roberts on behalf of the Najig and the Guyanggan Nganawirdbird Groups v Northern Territory (No 3) [2012] FCA 255).
Orders
The proceedings NTD 6001 of 2001 (Mataranka) and NTD 6026 of 2002 (Town of Mataranka) are to be heard separately.