Queensland government backflips on plan to contest all native title claims

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Andrew MessengerMarch 17, 2026 at 05:57 AM

Queensland government backflips on plan to contest all native title claims

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The Queensland government has reversed its policy of contesting all new native title claims in court. This decision came shortly before the government was scheduled to appear in federal court to explain why it ceased negotiations with Cape York traditional owners. The policy reversal was made public on Tuesday. However, the Liberal National party's position remains unclear, as Queensland's natural resources minister, Dale Last, reaffirmed the intention to contest native title claims in a statement. The reason for the initial policy and the subsequent backflip have not been fully explained.

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Guardian Australia 40% Australia 50% Cape York 60% Liberal National party 60% Dale Last 70% Federal Court ×270% Queensland government ×290%

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native title 100% queensland government 90% policy reversal 80% federal court 70% traditional owners 60% cape york 50% negotiations 40%

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Cape York

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