The Wik People v The State of Queensland and Ors 1996 (HCA)

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

Wik claimed title to land on Cape York Peninsula but covered areas where QLD had pastoral leases.

Question 2

Relevant part of Law

Answer 2

Post Mabo No 2 and Native Title Act

Question 3

Issue

Answer 3

Whether pastoral lease and Native Title could co-exist

Question 4

Key Outcome

Answer 4

Originally decided that Native Title could not co-exist. But then appealed and HC decided it could co-exist, but if there was conflict, pastoral lease prevails. Conflict occurred and Wik People removed.