Sentences with phrase «amendments wind back»

The Committee reiterates its view that the Mabo case and the 1993 Native Title Act constituted a significant development in the recognition of indigenous peoples» rights, but that the 1998 amendments wind back some of the protections previously offered to indigenous peoples, and provide legal certainty for government and third parties at the expense of indigenous title.

At its sixty - sixth session in February / March 2005, the Committee again reiterated its view that the Mabo case and the Native Title Act constituted a significant development in the recognition of Indigenous peoples» rights, but that the 1998 amendments wound back some of the protections previously offered to Indigenous peoples, and provided legal certainty to government and third parties at the expense of Indigenous title.

Not exact matches

The requirement of effective participation is particularly important where certain amendments have the effect of winding back previously enjoyed rights.

I commend the Government for its earlier decision to consider only those amendments which are «not designed to wind back native title».