Aboriginal Land Division

The Aboriginal Land Division provides specialist legal services to the Northern Territory Government on Native Title and Aboriginal land matters. It provides advice, legal representation and assistance on issues or claims under the 'Native Title Act' (Commonwealth) and the 'Aboriginal Land Rights ( Northern Territory ) Act' 1976 (Commonwealth), also known as the ALRA.

The division is involved in all stages of the Native Title and Aboriginal land claim process. Much of the work involves representing the Northern Territory in matters before the High Court, Federal Court, Aboriginal Land Commissioner and the National Native Title Tribunal. Many of the hearings are conducted ‘on country’.