Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00224:section:138e
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00224
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 138E
Character Range: 514385–515171

138E  Relationship to mediation and reviews on whether there are native title rights and interests

Mediation may continue
 (1) Subject to subsection 138F(1), if an inquiry is held, the person conducting the mediation may continue mediation if he or she considers that it is appropriate.

Reviews on whether there are native title rights and interests cannot be held
 (2) If an inquiry is held in relation to an area, the Tribunal may not conduct a review under section 136GC in relation to that area at the same time.
Note: Section 136GC allows the Federal Court to refer for review the issue of whether a native title claim group who is a party in a proceeding holds native title rights and interests in relation land or waters within the area that is the subject of the proceeding.