Part 2 Native Title
Division 6 Native title functions of prescribed bodies corporate and holding of native
title in trust
Section 59
(b)
(ba)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
agent or representative of the common law holders in respect
of matters relating to the native title;
to perform in a specified way any functions in relation to the
native title given to it under other provisions of this Act;
to perform in a specified way any functions, in relation to a
compensation application, given to it under other provisions
of this Act;
to hold on trust, or perform functions in relation to,
compensation under this Act;
to consult with, and act in accordance with the directions of,
the common law holders, or persons entitled to compensation
under this Act, in performing any of its functions;
if it does not hold the native title on trust—to enter into
agreements in relation to the native title that are binding on
the common law holders, provided the agreements have been
made in accordance with processes set out in the regulations;
to perform any other functions in relation to the native title,
or compensation under this Act.
59 Kinds of prescribed bodies corporate may be determined
(1) The regulations may prescribe the kinds of body corporate that
may be determined under paragraph 56(2)(b) or 57(2)(b).
(2) The regulations may prescribe the body corporate, or the kinds of
body corporate, that may be determined under paragraph 57(2)(c).
(3) The regulations may prescribe the body corporate, or the kinds of
body corporate, that may be determined under paragraph 56(4)(c)
or (e), 56(7)(a) or 60(b).
59A Prescribed bodies corporate for subsequent determinations of
native title
(1) If a prescribed body corporate holds native title rights and interests
in trust for some common law holders, the Federal Court may
determine under section 56 that the prescribed body corporate is to
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Compilation No. 47
Native Title Act 1993
Compilation date: 25/09/2021
Authorised Version C2021C00450 registered 22/10/2021
Registered: 22/10/2021
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