Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC v FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd and Another

The matter involved Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, as the applicant, and FMG Pilbara Pty Ltd and another, as the respondents. The issue before the court was whether the proposed grant of exploration licences constituted future acts that would interfere directly with the carrying on of the Corporation's community or social activities, or with sites of particular significance, or cause major disturbance to the land or waters. The case was heard in the Federal Court of Australia.

The court was required to determine the meaning of "major disturbance" in the context of the proposed exploration licences. The court examined the meaning of "major disturbance" as used in the Native Title Act 1993, and considered whether the proposed exploration would cause such disturbance. The court also considered whether the proposed exploration licences would interfere directly with the carrying on of the Corporation's community or social activities or with sites of particular significance.

The court found that the proposed exploration licences did not constitute future acts that would interfere directly with the carrying on of the Corporation's community or social activities, or with sites of particular significance. The court also found that the proposed exploration would not cause major disturbance to the land or waters. The court concluded that the expedited procedure under section 24DA of the Native Title Act 1993 was not attracted.

The court dismissed the Corporation's application for an expedited procedure objection. The court held that the proposed exploration licences did not interfere directly with the carrying on of the Corporation's community or social activities, or with sites of particular significance, and did not cause major disturbance to the land or waters. The court did not make any orders as the Corporation's application was dismissed.