High Court rules in favour of native title holders fighting NT water licence
The High Court decides in favour of native title holders fighting to overturn a water licence that had been granted to a cattle station in Central Australia.
The High Court of Australia has ruled in favor of native title holders who challenged a water licence granted to a cattle station in Central Australia. The Mpwerempwer Aboriginal Corporation argued that the licence, which would allow a cattle station to develop a large fruit farm, would harm traditional cultural sites and impact native plants and animals.
The court agreed, stating that the minister responsible for granting the licence did not properly consider the cultural values of the native title holders or provide them a fair opportunity to present their case. The licence will be revoked and the process will be referred back to the minister for reconsideration.
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