Message from the National Indigenous Australians Agency on recognition of Native Title Representative Bodies
Posted: February 4th, 2026
The Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy, has invited Cape York Land Council (CYLC), Kimberley Land Council (KLC), North Queensland Land Council (NQLC) and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) to apply for further terms as the native title representative bodies for their regions. KLC, NQLC and YMAC’s current terms as representative bodies end on 30 June 2026. CYLC’s current term as a representative body ends on 31 December 2026.
People with native title interests in the regions covered by these organisations, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in those regions, can make a submission about the relevant organisation to inform the Minister’s decision.
Making a submission – Submissions are due by 5.00 pm AEDT on 2 March 2026.
Further information, including how to make a submission, what information to include, and how submissions will be managed can be found on the NIAA website at: Recognition of Native Title Representative Bodies | NIAA