Native Title
The negotiation of Whole-of-Government Native Title agreements in WA are led by the Department of Premier and Cabinet. DPIRD’s AED Unit represents DPIRD in these negotiations.
Native Title represents a significant opportunity for Aboriginal people to create wealth and economic empowerment. 85% of WA is either determined or subject to a Native Title claim.
What we do
- DPIRD works with WA's Prescribed Bodies Corporate (Native Title representative bodies) throughout negotiations to support their economic aspirations.
- Once agreements are finalised, the Unit continues to work with Native Title holders to activate economic opportunities on their land, providing support such as economic mapping, strategic planning and project development.
Divestment
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is leading the divestment of land that is owned or managed by the Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT) into the direct control of Aboriginal people and entities.
The ALT estate encompasses about 8.7% of WA’s land mass, accommodating an estimated 12,000 people. DPIRD’s AED Program works with communities across the State whose land has a primary industry focus to prepare for the formal handover of tenure.
What we do
- The AED Unit collaborates with Aboriginal landholders and Native Title holders and claimants to identify future opportunities for divestment and development that are aligned with everyone's needs and aspirations.
- The Unit also works closely with the Department of Planning, Land and Heritage, the ALT and other key agencies involved in the divestment process.