Mithaka determination
On 27 October 2015, Justice Rangiah of the Federal
Court of Australia made a determination of native title, by consent,
recognising the non-exclusive native title rights of the Mithaka People in far
western Queensland.
Court of Australia made a determination of native title, by consent,
recognising the non-exclusive native title rights of the Mithaka People in far
western Queensland.
The Mithaka determination recognises the continuing
existence of native title rights and interests over 33 840km2
between Birdsville and Windorah and is one of the largest
determinations made in Queensland.
Crown Law Principal Lawyer, Georgia Morrison travelled to Windorah to appear on behalf of the State at the determination hearing.
In delivering his determination, Justice Rangiah acknowledged
and commended the work undertaken by Crown Law in progressing the claim
to final determination.