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Aboriginal people need to be aware of their rights, about Native Title Trusts

Native title trusts outline the rights of these people to own certain
assets within the country. Remain up-to-date on the developments to
prevent misunderstandings regarding Australian Aboriginals’ native
title

Why Native Title Trusts are Important for Australian Aboriginals by
Icezen  January 3, 2013 Native title trusts are important to
Australian aboriginals because the trusts establish land rights of
indigenous people. These trusts also entitle the indigenous people to
compensation in the event of extinguishment.

This concept was introduced in the nineteenth century, but native
title trusts have been gaining increasing importance in the past
twenty to thirty years. In general, native title trusts determine if
the government has a financial responsibility to the indigenous people
and if so, to what extent.

Here is some information on native title trusts and why the trusts are
important for Australian aboriginals:

Native Title Trusts Verify Rights in All Situations

Native title trusts address property rights in all situations
including economic decline, political upheaval and other cultural
situations. Whether the property is owned collectively or
individually, there are a set of rules governing the ownership rights
of the property…….
Everyone should know the rules to prevent repercussions related to
operating on land owned by someone who does not authorise your
presence. When natural resources are at stake, native title trusts
become a major issue.

Problems With Native Title Trusts

Though major financial institutions will manage native title trusts,
there are still major problems with the system. More education is
required via the media and other educational outlets to ensure proper
execution of native title trusts. Many activists have addressed the
issues related to indigenous ownerships rights.

Issues addressing prejudice and other injustices have risen as a
result of the discussion about how native title trusts should be
handled. Any people who would not have the opportunity to own land
otherwise in Australia can benefit under the aboriginal land trusts.

Importance of Native Title Trusts

Members of the Australian aboriginal group can benefit from native
title trusts. People are advised to perform copious research and learn
more about this opportunity. Without native title trusts, this group
may not obtain the land rights that many groups have fought for on
their behalf.

Native title trusts outline the rights of these people to own certain
assets within the country. Remain up-to-date on the developments to
prevent misunderstandings regarding Australian Aboriginals’ native
title trusts.http://icezen.com/why-native-title-trusts-are-important-for-australian-aboriginals/

January 8, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | aboriginal issues, AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL