In September 2002, after a long struggle, Martu were granted native title to a 136,000 square kilometer area of the Western Desert region ¿ at the time the largest native title determination in Australian history.
Formed in 2004, Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation, or WDLAC (Jamukurnu-Yapalikunu) is the Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) for Martu. As such, WDLAC holds native title rights and interests to Martu country, including the right to control access.
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Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation (Jamukurnu-Yapalikunu/WDLAC) is the Prescribed Body Corporate for the Martu People of the Central Western Desert region in Western Australia.
On behalf of Martu People, WDLAC hold native title rights and interests, including the right to exclusive use, occupation and possession, which includes...
Agreements
The Martu Land Access Agreement (“LAA”) is a standard agreement signed by exploration companies to enable exploration companies to access their tenements and explore for minerals within Martu land.
This agreement addresses numerous issues including heritage matters, access, employment, training, the environment, compensation as well as preferential contracting status.
There are approximately 80-100 granted tenements within the determination area and approximately 170 other companies with pending tenements. This provides for significant economic potential and contracting opportunities on Martu land both during the exploration phase and in the event a mining agreement is made.
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