A native title determination recognising commercial rights for the first time in Central Australia has been settled seven years after the claims process got underway.
Anangu people living in the Karinga Lakes area have been formally recognised as native title holders of the landThe native title holders want to block further mining exploration in the lakes, which native title laws do not provide for
"We have our cultural ancestors' dreaming there, and it's important to look after country and lakes."Justice Mordy Bromberg handed down the determination in favour of the applicants, granting the Anangu people the right to hunt and perform ceremonies on the land, as well as to be consulted over its use.Goodwill between pastoralists and Anangu people
"They taught me everything … the cattle, breaking in horses, everything. His father taught me properly."However, while the Anangu native title holders have welcomed the opportunity to negotiate commercial agreements on the lands, some are disappointed over the ruling's limitations. Ross Stanes, whose family has leased Lyndavale Station for over 100 years, said the ruling "formalised what already exists"."It helps clear up any ambiguity and will hopefully strengthen the relationship between us and the Anangu people," he said.
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