Our country

DETERMINATION AREAS

The Ngullingah Jugun (Our Country) Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC serves as the registered native title body corporate (RNTBC) for the Western Bundjalung people, holding and managing their native title rights over two key areas in northern New South Wales.

The first recognition came on 29 August 2017 with a Federal Court determination covering Part A of the Western Bundjalung claim. This determination affirmed the existence of native title across several local government areas, including Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Tenterfield, Glen Innes Severn, and Richmond Valley Councils. This decision became effective on 12 July 2018.

Following this, Part B of the native title claim was determined on 27 June 2018. This second ruling confirmed additional areas where native title continues to exist, with the decision taking full effect on 4 May 2021. Together, these determinations represent significant victories, reaffirming the cultural, spiritual, and economic connections that the Western Bundjalung people maintain with their traditional lands.

These outcomes acknowledge the people's right to continue practices such as fishing, hunting, gathering, and protecting sites of significance, marking a milestone in Indigenous recognition in the region. Ngullingah Jugun Aboriginal Corporation plays a critical role in ensuring these rights are preserved and exercised sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations.

This journey reflects both the resilience and cultural strength of the Western Bundjalung people as they reclaim and maintain stewardship over their traditional lands.

For more detailed information on these determinations, visit the National Native Title Register and the Part B determination.