Jurisdiction
Commonwealth
Forum
High Court
Legislation considered
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
Summary
Mason CJ, Brennan, Deane, Dawson, Toohey, Gaudron and McHugh JJ
The case raised constitutional questions over the power provided to the National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) to make determinations of native title even where all parties agreed. Following the decision, amendments were made to the native title determination process so that the NNTT could continue to mediate applications but under the direction of the Federal Court.