The WA Government received advice from the Federal Attorney-General regarding the Native Title (State Provisions) Act 1999, with a preliminary determination of compliance. The Titles (Validation) and Native Title (Effect of Past Acts) Act did not require Commonwealth support.

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9 August 2000
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341. Mr BROWN to the Premier :
(1) Has the Government received any advice from the Federal Attorney General and/or Federal Government on whether it supports the Native Title (State Provisions) Act 1999 and the Native Title (Validation) Act 2000?
(2) What advice has been provided by the Federal Attorney General/Federal Government in this regard?

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Answered
10 October 2000
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62 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) Yes, in relation to the Native Title (State Provisions) Act 1999. The Titles (Validation) and Native Title (Effect of Past Acts) Act does not require any support from the Commonwealth.
(2) The Commonwealth Attorney-General made a preliminary determination on 17 July 2000 that the relevant Parts of the Native Title (State Provisions) Act 1999 for which Commonwealth determination is being sought comply with the Native Title Act.

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