Griffiths J
In this matter, Griffiths J recognised the native title rights and interests of the Akerte, Atwele, Irrelerre, Ulpmerre and Warrtharee landholding groups to five estate areas associated with the groups, incorporating 2754 square kilometres of Perpetual Pastoral Lease No. 989 in the Mt Riddock locality of the central region of the Northern Territory. The respondent parties were Steven Cadzow as trustee of the Steven Cadzow family trust, Australian Abrasive Minerals Pty Ltd and the Northern Territory Government.
The application was filed in September 2015. Griffiths J made the orders requested in accordance with the agreement between the parties. The non-exclusive rights and interests recognised by the Court include rights to access and live on the land; hunt, gather, fish and take the natural resources of the land and waters; to protect sites and places of significance; and to conduct ceremonies and cultural activities on the determination area.
The Tywele Aboriginal Corporation is the nominated prescribed body corporate.