Wik decision and the 1990s native title debates (1992–2000)

1. High Court recognises native title in Mabo

   Jun 3, 1992Labels: Mabo v, High Court

   • High Court
   • NMA

2. Keating delivers Redfern Park Speech

   Dec 10, 1992Labels: Paul Keating, Redfern Park

   • ADB
   • Redfern Speech

3. Native Title Act receives Royal Assent

   Dec 24, 1993Labels: Native Title, Commonwealth

   • Legislation
   • NTA overview

4. Native Title Act commences operation

   Jan 1, 1994Labels: Native Title, National Native

   • NTA overview
   • Legislation

5. High Court upholds Native Title Act

   Mar 16, 1995Labels: Western Australia, High Court

   • CaseNoteAU
   • NTA overview

6. Federal Court rejects Wik claim at first instance

   Jan 29, 1996Labels: Federal Court, pastoral leases

   • Wik case
   • Guardian

7. High Court hands down Wik decision

   Dec 23, 1996Labels: Wik Decision, High Court

   • Wik case
   • Guardian

8. Howard government releases Wik “10 Point Plan”

   May 1, 1997Labels: Howard Government, Wik 10

   • Parliament
   • ABC

9. Native Title Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament

   Sep 4, 1997Labels: Native Title, Parliament

   • Wik case
   • Parliament

10. Federal Court recognises sea native title in Croker Island

    Jul 6, 1998Labels: Yarmirr v, Federal Court

    • AIATSIS
    • WA Govt

11. Parliament passes Native Title Amendment Act package

    Jul 8, 1998Labels: Native Title, Parliament

    • WA Govt
    • Wik case

12. Native Title Amendment Act receives Royal Assent

    Jul 27, 1998Labels: Native Title, Royal Assent

    • WA Govt
    • Legislation

13. High Court decides Fejo on extinguishment and revival

    Sep 10, 1998Labels: Fejo v, High Court

    • High Court

14. Native Title Amendment Act commences

    Sep 30, 1998Labels: Native Title, Commencement

    • Legislation
    • WA Govt

15. High Court rules on hunting right in Yanner v Eaton

    Oct 7, 1999Labels: Yanner v, High Court

    • High Court