"Hey there, welcome
to my country. Our com- munity is about to begin the native title process so that we can make a claim on our country - Yarralang.

There are five stages to the process, and we have to go through all of them. Why don't you start with us at the beginning and follow the process? It should be pretty interesting and you will learn what's involved in making a native title application."

The Yarralang Experience

Discussions

Stage 1: Discussions about an application

Learn how to initiate an application; the government agencies that assist in the application process; researching your rights.

Application

Stage 2: Undertaking the Application

Discover the information needed when making an application; your rights and interests; filling in an application form.

Lodging

Stage 3: Lodging and Waiting

Find out how to lodge an application in the Federal Court; the roles of the government agencies; the registration test; notification to other parties.

Mediation

Stage 4: Mediation

Discover how to reach an agreement without going to court.

Determination

Stage 5: Determination

Learn about the different outcomes - consent determination and litigation; the appeal process.

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