NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 - SECT 23J Compensation
NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 - SECT 23J
Compensation(1) The native title holders are entitled to compensation in accordance with Division 5 for any extinguishment under this Division of their native title rights and interests by an act, but only to the extent (if any) that the native title rights and interests were not extinguished otherwise than under this Act.
(2) If the act is attributable to the Commonwealth, the compensation is payable by the Commonwealth.
(3) If the act is attributable to a State or Territory, the
compensation is payable by the State or Territory.