XxXXXXXX’ s REPORT Sample Clauses

XxXXXXXX’ s REPORT. The Xxxxxxxxx Land Council has continued to be a strong and positive Native Title Representa- tive Body representing Aboriginal people in the Xxxxxxxxx . I call on the State and Commonwealth Governments to recognise and acknowledge the strength of Native Title in the Xxxxxxxxx, and Xxxxxxxxx Aboriginal people’s deep and ongoing connection to their country . This connection can be clearly traced to the time of European settlement, and beyond . It underpins the culture of Xxxxxxxxx Aboriginal people, and also under- pins the settlement of Native Title in the region . The period covered in this report has seen two further determinations by the Federal Court of Native Title in the Xxxxxxxxx . This follows the six other de- terminations made in previous years, and brings the area where Native Title is recognised to more than 30% of the Xxxxxxxxx . These determinations all have clear implications for a number of closely related claims presently lodged with the Federal Court, and the KLC remains very confident that findings of Native Title will be made in each of those claims . It is time for Governments to become serious about negotiating consent de- terminations in Kimberley Native Title claims . It is the stated policy of both the Commonwealth and the Western Australian governments that they are committed to settle Native Title by agreement over litigation . The KLC also values this approach highly . The opportunity now exists to deliver a number of consent agreements across the Xxxxxxxxx . This will provide certainty for the region, reduce costs to all parties, open the way for improved economic and social opportunities for Xxxxxxxxx Aboriginal people, and xxxxxx goodwill, reconcilia- tion, and a shared future for all Australians . This is a unique opportunity to turn the current adversarial approach around, and to work co-operatively to speed up the Native Title process in the Xxxxxxxxx . Nothing need be lost through this approach, and there is clear evidence of how much can be gained . This evidence can be seen in the significant resource agreements made by Xxx- xxxxxx Aboriginal people with the private sector and the State . The Ord Final Agreement signed in this reporting period clears the way for significant economic development in the east Kimberley, and secures a stake in that development for Indigenous Australians . Similarly, the Koolan Island mining agreement made with Aztec Resources will lead to real engagement of Aboriginal people in the mainstre...