Forms under the Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 2024

The Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 2024 commenced on 1 October 2024.  For 6 months until 31 March 2025, both the forms under the Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 1998 and the forms under the Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 2024 can be used.  From 1 April 2025 only forms under the Native Title (Federal Court) Regulations 2024 can be used.

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No.

Title

1

Claimant Application (DOCX, 56 KB)
Section 61(1)

Form 1 is used for an application mentioned in s 61(1) of the Native Title Act 1993 by a claimant for a determination of native title in relation to an area for which there is no approved determination of native title. This form must be accompanied by an affidavit (Form 59) sworn or affirmed by each applicant that addresses the matters set out in s 62(1) of the Native Title Act.

2

Non-claimant Application (DOCX, 35 KB)
Section 61(1))

Form 2 is used for an application mentioned in s 61(1) of the Native Title Act 1993 by a non-claimant for a determination of native title in relation to an area for which there is no approved determination of native title.

3

Revised Native Title Determination Application (DOCX, 39 KB)
Section 61(1)

Form 3 is used for an application, as mentioned in s 61(1) of the Native Title Act 1993 for revocation or variation of an approved determination of native title, on the grounds set out in s 13(5) of the Act.

4

Compensation Application (DOCX, 48 KB)

Form 4 is used for an application, as mentioned in s 61(1) of the Native Title Act 1993, for a determination of compensation.  This form must be accompanied by an affidavit (Form 59) sworn or affirmed by each applicant that addresses the matters set out in s 62 of the Native Title Act.

5

Notice of Intention to Become a Party to an Application (DOCX, 32 KB)

Form 5 should be used when a person or organisation who want to give notice that they intend to become or want to become a party to a Native Title Determination Application.

Filing fee: Nil, however, if you do not file the Form 5 within the notification period and still want to become a party to the Native Title Determination Application you should contact the Federal Court Registry. Filing fees and other Court fees are usually payable in this circumstance when an application is made outside the notification period.

Guide to form 5