The Central Land Council (CLC) has launched two new resources to assist traditional landowners to make the most of their native title rights.
The two booklets, How to Claim Native Title, and Native Title and Mining, were launched by the CLC at Ross River, with elected members travelling to the location an hour east of Alice Springs immediately after the council’s 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, October 5. The new resources are designed to complement existing booklets and information, and will be translated into Aboriginal languages to help people understand native title mining and claim processes under the Native Title Act (1993).
CLC CEO Les Turner said these resources will help empower traditional land owners.
“Knowledge is power, and these new booklets aim to return power where it belongs – with the native title holders…” Mr Turner said.
“This enables Aboriginal people to have a seat at the table to negotiate agreements when something is happening on their traditional country.”
The meeting at Ross River also marked the last meeting of elected members during this council’s term, with elections set to occur next April. CLC executive leadership will continue to meet every two months, with Mr Turner saying the council is hoping for more diversity in its applicants in 2025.
“Our chair and other members have been encouraging young people and women to join them on the next council,” Mr Turner said.