Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

PASTORAL LAND ACT - SECT 72C

(1) Compensation is payable by the Territory to the native title holder in respect of any land affected by an extension or grant to which this Division applies for the effect of the extension or grant on the holder's registered native title rights and interests.

(2) A native title holder or registered native title claimant who intends to claim compensation under this section for the effect of an extension or grant to which this Division applies on their registered native title rights and interests must make the claim within 3 years after the term of the pastoral lease is extended or the perpetual pastoral lease or new pastoral lease is granted, as the case may be.

(3) In the absence of agreement, compensation is not payable to a registered native title claimant unless and until the native title claimed by the claimant is determined.

(4) In the event of a dispute about compensation payable under subsection (1), the Territory or the native title holder may refer the dispute to the Tribunal.