M4 - Learner Manual

Module 4 includes one units of competency:

NAT10861009 Provide assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people making claims on land

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The materials for this unit commence by looking at the strong connection between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and land. This section addresses the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It also looks at a number of important aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia.

Next the material explores the principles of native title in Australia. This includes a consideration of the various laws (statutory and common law), policies and procedures that have an impact on this field. A chronological overview of the development of land rights and native title has been included in the materials.

A number of important Common Law decisions are considered and the impact they had on native title. Following this, a comparison is made of the Land Rights and native title processes. Finally, the materials examine the specific role of the Australian Federal Court, the National Native Title Tribunal & Aboriginal Land Councils in the above two processes.