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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2002

Australia's High Court today dismissed a land claim filed by the Yorta Yorta Tribe.

The court in a 5-2 decision said the tribe failed to show a continuous cultural claim to 800 square miles in eastern Australia. The decision means the government's won't recognize the tribe's hunting and fishing rights and the right to visit sacred sites in the area.

Get the Story:
Court delivers knock-out blow to native title (The West Australian 12/12)
Aborigines lose land battle (BBC 12/12)
Australia Court Dismisses Tribal Claim (AP 12/12)

Get the Decision:
Members of the Yorta Yorta Aboriginal Community v Victoria [2002] HCA 58 (12 December 2002)

Relevant Links:
Indigenous Law Resources - http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/IndigLRes
High Court of Australia - http://www.hcourt.gov.au

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