WA

The Bungle Bungles Aboriginal Corporation hold native title in trust for the Jaru, Kija and Malngin people.

Following disputes over who the right people were for the Purnululu National Park, and some areas surrounding it, on 19 December 2022, Mortimer J recognised the native title holders’ rights and interests in relation to an area including the Purnululu National Park, and areas to the west and southwest of it. 

The Barra Parrapi (Aboriginal Corporation) RNTBC holds the native title in trust for the native title holders. 

Prior to the proceeding on 29 November 2021, the parties had reached an agreement to the terms of a determination of native title, making the Nangaanya-ku Application. The lands and waters subject to the Nangaanya-ku Application intersected by mining leases M39/139 and M39/1096; no determination was made over that land.