Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

NATIVE TITLE (FEDERAL COURT) REGULATIONS 1998 1998 No. 272 - SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE
FORMS
(regulations 4 and 6) Form 1 Native title determination application - claimant
application (paragraph 5 (1) (a)) Native Title Act 1993 The application of
(name of applicant(s)) Note 1 This form is to be used for an application
mentioned in subsection 61 (1) of the Act for a determination of native title
in relation to an area for which there is no approved determination of native
title. Note 2 Section 62 of the Act requires this application to be
accompanied by an affidavit sworn by the applicant: (a) that the applicant
believes that the native title rights and interests claimed by the native
title group have not been extinguished in relation to any part of the area
covered by the application; and (b) that the applicant believes that none of
the area covered by the application is also covered by an entry in the
National Native Title Register; and (c) that the applicant believes that all
of the statements made in the application are true; and (d) that the applicant
is authorised by all the persons in the native title claim group to make the
application and to deal with matters arising in relation to it; and (e)
stating the basis on which the applicant is authorised as mentioned in
paragraph (d). A. Details of the claim 1. The applicant applies for a
determination of native title under subsection 61 (1) of the
Native Title Act 1993. 2. The applicant is entitled to make this application
as (capacity in which the applicant claims to be entitled to make the
application, eg a person authorised by the native title claim group to make
the native title determination application: see Act, s 61 (1)). 3. The
schedules to this application contain the following information:
Schedule A (see Act, s 61)
The names (including Aboriginal names) of the persons (the native title claim
group) on whose behalf the application is made or a sufficiently clear
description of the persons so that it can be ascertained whether any
particular person is 1 of those persons.
Schedule B (see Act, s 62)
Information identifying the boundaries of:

   (a)  the area covered by the application; and

   (b)  any areas within those boundaries that are not covered by the
        application. Note This information must be included as well as the map
        mentioned in Schedule C.
Schedule C (see Act, s 62)
A map showing the boundaries of the area covered by the application.
Schedule D (see Act, s 62)
Details and results of all searches carried out to determine the existence of
any non-native title rights and interests in relation to the land or waters in
the area covered by the application.
Schedule E (see Act, s 62)
A description of the native title rights and interests claimed in relation to
particular land or waters (including any activities in exercise of those
rights and interests). The description must not consist only of a statement to
the effect that the native title rights and interests are all native title
rights and interests that may exist, or that have not been extinguished, at
law.
Schedule F (see Act, s 62)
A general description of the native title rights and interests claimed and, in
particular, the factual basis on which it is asserted that:

   (a)  the native title claim group has, and the predecessors of those
        persons had, an association with the area; and

   (b)  there exist traditional laws and customs that give rise to the claimed
        native title; and

   (c)  the native title claim group has continued to hold the native title in
        accordance with those traditional laws and customs.
Schedule G (see Act, s 62)
Details of any activities in relation to the land or waters currently carried
on by the native title claim group.
Schedule H (see Act, s 62)
Details of any other applications to the High Court, Federal Court or a
recognised State/Territory body, of which the applicant is aware, that have
been made in relation to the whole or a part of the area covered by the
application and that seek a determination of native title or a determination
of compensation in relation to native title.
Schedule I (see Act, s 62)
Details of any notices under section 29 of the Act (or under a corresponding
provision of a law of a State or Territory), of which the applicant is aware,
that have been given and that relate to the whole or a part of the area.
Schedule J
A draft of the order to be sought if the application is unopposed.
Schedule K
The name of each representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body for the
area covered by the application.
Schedule L (see Act, ss 47, 47A, 47B and 61A)
For the area covered by the application, details of:

   (a)  any area for which a pastoral lease is held by or on behalf of the
        members of the native title claim group; and

   (b)  any area leased, held or reserved for the benefit of Aboriginal
        peoples or Torres Strait Islanders that is occupied by or on behalf of
        the members of the native title claim group; and

   (c)  any vacant crown land occupied by the members of the native title
        claim group; and

   (d)  any area mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) over which the
        extinguishment of native title is required by section 47, 47A or 47B
        of the Act to be disregarded. (The following items are not required,
        but will be relevant when the Native Title Registrar considers the
        claim for registration under section 190A of the Act.)
Schedule M (see Act, s 62)
Details of any traditional physical connection with any of the land or waters
covered by the application by any member of the native title claim group.
Schedule N (see Act, s 62)
Details of the circumstances in which any member of the native title claim
group has been prevented from gaining access to any of the land or waters
covered by the application.
Schedule O (see Act, s 190C)
Details of the membership of the applicant or any member of the native title
claim group in a native title claim group for any other application that has
been made in relation to the whole or part of the area covered by this
application.
Schedule P (see Act, s 190B)
Details of any claim by the native title claim group of exclusive possession
of all or part of an offshore place.
Schedule Q (see Act, s 190B)
Details of any claim by the native title claim group of ownership of minerals,
petroleum or gas wholly owned by the Crown.
Schedule R (see Act, s 190C)

(1) If the application has been certified by each representative
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body, a copy of the certificate.

(2) If the application has not been certified by each representative
Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body:

   (a)  a statement that the applicant is a member of the native title claim
        group and is authorised to make the application, and deal with matters
        arising in relation to it, by all the other persons in the native
        title claim group; and

   (b)  the grounds on which the Registrar should consider that the statement
        is correct. Note For the meaning of authorise, see the Act, s 251B.
Schedule S (see Act, s 64)
If the application is an amended application, details of the difference
between this application and the original application.
Schedule T
Any other relevant information that the applicant wants to provide. Date:
(Signed by applicant or applicant's solicitor) B. Filing and service This
application is filed by (name), whose address for service is (insert address).
This application is filed for (name). (Delete if applicant is unrepresented.)
The applicant's address is (place of residence or business).
Form 2 Native title determination application - non-claimant application
(paragraph 5 (1) (b)) Native Title Act 1993 The application of (name of
applicant) Note This form is to be used for an application mentioned in
subsection  61 (1) of the Native Title Act 1993 for a determination of native
title in relation to an area for which there is no approved determination of
native title. A. Details of the claim 1. The applicant applies for a
determination of native title under subsection 61 (1) of the
Native Title Act 1993. 2. The schedules to this application contain the
following information:
Schedule A
Information identifying the boundaries of:

   (a)  the area covered by the application; and

   (b)  any areas within those boundaries that are not covered by the
        application. Note This information must be included as well as the map
        mentioned in Schedule B.
Schedule B
A map showing the boundaries of the area covered by the application.
Schedule C
Details and results of all searches carried out to determine the existence of
any non-native title rights and interests in relation to the land or waters in
the area covered by the application.
Schedule D
Details of any interest held by the applicant in the area covered by the
application and any document (including a document of title) or other material
that is evidence of that interest.
Schedule E
A draft of the order to be sought if the application is unopposed.
Schedule F
Any other relevant information that the applicant wants to provide. Date:
(Signed by applicant or applicant's solicitor) B. Filing and service This
application is filed by (name), whose address for service is (insert address).
This application is filed for (name). (Delete if applicant is unrepresented.)
The applicant's address is (if the applicant is an individual, place of
residence or business; if the applicant is a corporation, principal place of
business).
Form 3 Revised native title determination application (paragraph 5 (1) (c))
Native Title Act 1993 The application of (name of applicant) Note This form is
to be used for an application, as mentioned in subsection 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 subsection 13 (5) of
the Act. 1. The applicant applies for the revocation (or variation) of an
approved determination of native title. 2. The applicant is entitled to make
this application as (capacity in which the applicant claims to be entitled to
make the application, eg the registered native title body corporate: see Act,
s 61 (1)). 3. The schedules to this application contain the following
information:
Schedule A
Information identifying the boundaries of:

   (a)  the area covered by the application; and

   (b)  any areas within those boundaries that are not covered by the
        application. Note This information must be included as well as the map
        mentioned in Schedule B.
Schedule B
A map showing the boundaries of the area covered by the application.
Schedule C
Details and results of all searches carried out to determine the existence of
any non-native title rights and interests in relation to the land or waters in
the area covered by the application.
Schedule D
The name of each representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body for the
area covered by the application.
Schedule E
A copy of the approved native title determination.
Schedule F (see Act, s 13)
Details of events (if any) that have taken place since the approved
determination of native title was made which make that determination no longer
correct.
Schedule G (see Act, s 13)
Details of the grounds (if any) for varying or revoking the determination in
the interests of justice.
Schedule H
For an application for variation of an approved determination of native title,
a draft of the order sought.
Schedule I
Any other relevant information that the applicant wants to provide. Date:
(Signed by applicant or applicant's solicitor) B. Filing and service This
application is filed by (name), whose address for service is (insert address).
This application is filed for (name). (Delete if applicant is unrepresented.)
The applicant's address is (if the applicant is an individual, place of
residence or business; if the applicant is a corporation, principal place of
business).
Form 4 Compensation application (paragraph 5 (1) (d)) Native Title Act 1993
The application of (name of applicant(s)) Note 1 This form is to be used for
an application, as mentioned in subsection 61 (1) of the
Native Title Act 1993, for a determination of compensation. Note 2 Section 62
of the Act requires this application to be accompanied by an affidavit sworn
by the applicant: (a) that the applicant believes that native title rights and
interests exist or have existed in relation to the area covered by the
application; and (b) that the applicant believes that all of the statements
made in the application are true; and (c) that the applicant is authorised by
all the persons in the compensation claim group to make the application and to
deal with matters arising in relation to it; and (d) stating the basis on
which the applicant is authorised as mentioned in paragraph (c). A. Details of
the claim 1. The applicant applies for a determination of compensation under
subsection 61 (1) of the Native Title Act 1993. 2. The applicant is entitled
to make this application as (capacity in which the applicant claims to be
entitled to make the application, eg a person authorised by the compensation
claim group to make the native title determination application: see Act, s 61
(1)). 3. The schedules to this application contain the following information:
Schedule A (see Act, s 61)
Either:

   (a)  the names (including Aboriginal names) of the persons (the
        compensation claim group) on whose behalf the application is made or a
        sufficiently clear description of the persons so that it can be
        ascertained whether any particular person is 1 of those persons; or

   (b)  the name of the registered native title body corporate.
Schedule B (see Act, s 62)
Information identifying the boundaries of:

   (a)  the area covered by the application; and

   (b)  any areas within those boundaries that are not covered by the
        application. Note This information must be included as well as the map
        mentioned in Schedule C.
Schedule C (see Act, s 62)
A map showing the boundaries of the area covered by the application.
Schedule D (see Act, s 62)
Details and results of all searches carried out to determine the existence of
any non-native title rights and interests in relation to the land or waters in
the area covered by the application.
Schedule E (see Act, s 62)
A description of the native title rights and interests in relation to
particular land or waters (including any activities in exercise of those
rights and interests) for which compensation is claimed. The description must
not merely consist of a statement to the effect that the native title rights
and interests are all native title rights and interests that existed, or have
not been extinguished, at law.
Schedule F
The name of each representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body for the
area covered by the application.
Schedule G (see Act, s 62)
A general description of the native title rights and interests for which
compensation is claimed and, in particular, the factual basis on which it is
asserted that:

   (a)  the compensation claim group, and the predecessors of those persons,
        had an association with the area; and

   (b)  there existed traditional laws and customs that give rise to the
        claimed native title; and

   (c)  the compensation claim group had continued to hold the native title in
        accordance with those traditional laws and customs.
Schedule H (see Act, s 62)
Details of activities in relation to the land or waters that are or were
carried on by the compensation claim group.
Schedule I
Details of the act which it is claimed extinguished or affected native title
rights and interests for which compensation is claimed, including:

   (a)  the government or other person that did the act and whether the act
        has been validated; and

   (b)  if the act has been validated, how this was done; and

   (c)  copies of:

        (i)    all searches of official title registers (such as the title
               register of crown lands and the land title register of the
               relevant State or Territory); and

        (ii)   all searches conducted with public bodies and authorities;
that identify existing or expired non-native title rights and interests in
relation to the land or waters covered by the compensation application.
Schedule J
Details of the basis for the compensation application, such as the provision
of the Act that deals with the compensation entitlement.
Schedule K (see Act, s 62)
Details of any other applications to the High Court, Federal Court or a
recognised State/Territory body, of which the applicant is aware, that have
been made in relation to the whole or a part of the area covered by the
application and that seek a determination of native title or a determination
of compensation in relation to native title.
Schedule L (see Act, s 62)
Details of any notices under section 29 of the Act (or under a corresponding
provision of a law of a State or Territory), of which the applicant is aware,
that have been given and that relate to the whole or a part of the area.
Schedule M
Details of any compensation received by the applicant or to which the
applicant may be entitled under any agreement or award because of the act or a
related act.
Schedule N (see Act, s 79)
Whether the applicant is claiming non-monetary compensation, and if so, the
nature of the non-monetary compensation claimed. (The following items are not
required, but may be included.)
Schedule O (see Act, s 62)
Details of any traditional physical connection with any of the land or waters
covered by the application by any member of the compensation claim group.
Schedule P (see Act, s 62)
Details of the circumstances in which any member of the compensation claim
group has been prevented from gaining access to any of the land or waters
covered by the application.
Schedule Q
Any other relevant information that the applicant wants to provide. Date:
(Signed by applicant or applicant's solicitor) B. Filing and service This
application is filed by (name), whose address for service is (insert address).
This application is filed for (name). (Delete if applicant is unrepresented.)
The applicant's address is (if the applicant is an individual, place of
residence or business; if the applicant is a corporation, principal place of
business).
Form 5 Notice of intention to become a party to an application (regulation 6)
Native Title Act 1993 To: The Registrar Federal Court of Australia I (or We):
Name of person(s) giving notice: Address of person(s) giving notice: Address
for service of person(s) giving notice: Give notice under paragraph 84 (3) (b)
of the Act that I (or we) want to be a party in relation to the application
under section 61 of the Act made by (name of the applicant) because: (state in
what way a determination in relation to the application may affect the
interests of the person(s) giving notice). Date: Signature(s) of person(s)
giving notice: