13 year battle for Cape York land settled | Minister for Indigenous Affairs

A 13 year native title dispute over 2826 square kilometres of land around Cape York Peninsula has ended with the Federal Court recognising two native title claims. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the first determination, delivered in Cairns yesterday, recognises native title for the Wuthathi, Kuuku Ya'u and Northern Kaanju peoples for the 'Bromley' claim. 'These decisions will ensure the Wuthathi, Kuuku Ya'u and Northern Kaanju peoples are able to continue their long-held relationship with the land and water as well as obtaining the economic benefits that native title brings,' Minister Scullion said.

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