NTSPs are established to provide the same services as NTRBs in areas where there is no NTRB. Unlike NTRBs, they are not recognised under the Native Title Act 1993 but rather negotiate their funding with the government.
Native title materials created in the process of native title, land claim and cultural heritage work include individual statements, expert reports, genealogies, field notes and other materials. This paper addresses some of the legal issues arising in relation to the transfer of research material from NTRB/SPs to RNTBCs.
After 15 plus years of native title negotiations there was a lot research information held by the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) to be returned to the PBC Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation (RRKAC). YMAC had developed a best practice process for returning research materials. This presentation highlights this process, the experiences of the PBC and the lessons learned.
The Native Title Information Handbooks provide a summary of resources and information relating to key areas of native title.
The Handbooks provide information about: