HSC Aboriginal Studies Practice Questions - HSC Aboriginal Studies (NSW Higher School Certificate, Year 12, 2-unit) Exam

In the 1996 Wik Peoples v Queensland High Court decision, what was ruled regarding pastoral leases and Native Title?

Pastoral leases automatically extinguish Native Title in all circumstances. Native Title and pastoral leases can co-exist, but pastoral rights prevail in the event of any conflict. Native Title completely overrides and extinguishes pastoral lease rights. Pastoral leases were declared illegal and returned to Traditional Owners.

Correct Answer:

Native Title and pastoral leases can co-exist, but pastoral rights prevail in the event of any conflict.

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