Overview of the section 47C process
Native title party provides the State with a list of park areas for a potential s.47C agreement.
The State assesses if the threshold requirements in s. 47C are satisfied—park area, extinguishment and connection.
The State considers each park area and assess if it may be included in the s.47C agreement. This includes meeting with the native title party to discuss aspirations, identifying third party interests, consultation and inclusion of public works.
Section 47C agreement in principle is reached between the State and native title party.
3 -month public notification and direct notification to significant interest holders.
Section 47C agreement is signed by the native title party and the State.
Native title party files application in Federal Court seeking for s. 47C to be applied to their claim or existing determination area.