The Northern Territory of Australia v Lane P & Ors [1995] FCA 662

C A T C H W O R D S NATIVE TITLE - nature and contents of application for determination of native title - duties of Registrar - whether to accept application - what powers, duties or functions are reposed in the Registrar? ADMINISTRATIVE LAW - is the acceptance of an application for determination of native title a reviewable decision under the Administrative Decisions Judicial Review Act? JUDICIARY ACT s39B - is the Registrar of the Native Title Tribunal an officer of the Commonwealth? Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977 (Cth) Judiciary Act 1903 (Cth) Acts Interpretation Act 1901 (Cth) National Native Title Tribunal Regulations

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