Queensland South Native Title Services LimitedRegistered

QSNTS aims to secure outcomes through recognition of Right People for Right Country , and to support Traditional Owners to manage Country. The short to mediumterm focus of the organisation is the preparation, prosecution, negotiation and settlement of current and prospective native title claims. Supporting this objective is the development of Traditional Owner capacity to understand the native title process throughout the claim process and continuing into the future following a determination. In addition, QSNTS performs advocacy of broader reform to achieve procedural and substantive outcomes that make the native title process fairer and more equitable. QSNTS aims to expand the range of options available for the successful resolution of native title claims, and to become a service provider of choice for Prescribed Bodies Corporate. Under s203FE of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), QSNTS role is to carry out the functions of a native title representative body, which includes: Facilitation and assistance (s 203BB) Directly representing Native Title Holders and claimants in native title proceedings; future act legal assistance, negotiation and representation; prescribed body corporate incorporation and governance advice; and native title related cultural heritage legal assistance. Certification (s 203BE) Assisting with the certification and registration process of native title applications and Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs). Dispute resolution (s 203BF) Trying to resolve disputes between various native title holders and claimants, including facilitating agreements between these persons. Notification (s 203BG) Ensuring that notices made under the Native Title Act are brought to the attention of relevant native title holders and claimants. Agreement making (s 203BH) Being a party to ILUAs. Internal review (s 203BI) Reviewing decisions made as a native title service provider and addressing all feedback through an internal process. Other functions (s 203BJ) A range of miscellaneous functions including making agreements with neighbouring native title representative bodies to deal with overlapping claims, identifying potential native title holders, and promoting an understanding of the Native Title Act amongst clients. The long term objective of QSNTS is to expand the range of statutory services to both Native Title Claimants and Native Title Holders to ensure that Traditional Owners can harness the economic and social opportunities associated with native title whilst protecting, practicing and preserving their culture, rights and interests to land and waters for present and future generations.