The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) is an independent body established under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) as a special measure for the advancement and protection of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders (Indigenous Australians) See native title in Australia.
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It is a Commonwealth Government agency and is part of the Attorney-General's portfolio. It works closely with the Federal Court of Australia (FCA) to help people reach native tile outcomes by agreement. The Court makes determinations on whether native title exists, or not.
Role and functions
The NNTT's role is to:
On request, the NNTT can also provide assistance and information to people involved in the native title process.
Locations
The NNTT has offices in Perth, Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Organisational structure
The President is responsible for managing the NNTT's administrative affairs. The Governor-General appoints the President and Tribunal Members for specific terms of not longer than five years. Members are involved in:
The Registrar has specific responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993 and is responsible for the management of employees.