Glossary
WIK DECISION
the decision by the High Court in Wik Peoples v State of Queensland (1996) 187 CLR 1 that, depending on the terms of the lease, non-exclusive native title rights and interests could co-exist with the rights of non-exclusive pastoral leaseholders.
WITHOUT PREJUDICE PRIVILEGE
a legal privilege which may attach to discussions held or documents produced during mediation or negotiations, aimed at resolving a claim or matter by agreement. The privilege generally prevents the content of those discussions and documents from being used as evidence in any subsequent court action.