Native title agreement making provides an opportunity for the traditional owner group to bring its agenda for economic and social development to the negotiation table. (humanrights.gov.au)
The failure of many governments to fully develop a policy direction for the negotiation of native title agreements means that the process takes place largely within a legal framework rather than a policy framework. (humanrights.gov.au)
For government departments responsible for native title, this may mean adopting a whole of government approach which could ensure that options for native title agreements also include opportunities available in other government programs. (humanrights.gov.au)