It is in the public interest for these rights to be accurately defined, recorded and to be freely available for inspection. Surveyors providers and managers of spatial information have a role in helping parties define the spatial attributes of claims. A Native Title claim usually includes a significant interest in land, and should be readily identifiable and available to the public so they may be recognised and respected. Adequate resources must be made available to the process so claims are clear and readily understood. The public interest is best served by the recognition of a need for efficiency and equity in land use.
Surveyors have a vital role to assist in the process.