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AIATSIS Research
On 8 August 2002, the High Court handed down its decision on Western Australia v Ward & Ors, relating to the native title claim by the Miriuwung-Gajerrong peoples. The decision has been anticipated as one which will answer critical questions about the nature and content of native title.