Glossary
MEDIATION
the process of bringing together all people with an interest in an area covered by an application to help them reach agreement.
MEDIATION (CLAIMANT)
the process of bringing together people with an interest in an area covered by a native title claimant application who are parties to the application, to help them to reach agreement about such things as:
- whether or not native title exists
- who holds the native title
- what the native title rights and interests are
- what other interests exist in the area
- the relationship between native title and other rights and interests.
Mediation allows everyone involved to explore the potential for agreement, including agreement about a consent determination or an Indigenous land use agreement.
MEDIATION (FUTURE ACT)
a process which allows negotiation parties, with the assistance of a mediator, to discuss their interests in the area, identify the issues, consider alternatives and explore ways to reach agreement about whether a future act should be done. Mediation processes are useful where negotiation is not progressing.
MEMBER
a person appointed by the Governor-General as a member of the National Native Title Tribunal under the Native Title Act. Members are classified as presidential and non-presidential. Some members are full-time and others are part-time appointees.