Representative Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Body (RATSIB) areas

Full description

This resource is a map of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander body (RATSIB) is a body recognised by the Commonwealth under s 203AD of the NTA to represent native title holders and persons who may hold native title and to consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons within a specified area. The statutory functions of RATSIBs are detailed in Part 11 Division 3 of the NTA and include:
a) facilitation and assistance to prepare and progress native title applications and negotiation of future act processes;
b) certification of native title applications and applications for registration of an ILUA;
c) resolution of disputes between constituents;
d) notification to persons who hold or may hold native title in the area of notices that relate to land and water in the RATSIB area; and
e) agreement making to be a party to ILUAs as appropriate in its specified area.

Provides a spatial representation of native title matters, related to custodial statutory functions associated with Registers in support of the Native Title Act 1993.

Notes

Credit
data downloaded 14/11/2024 from https://www.nntt.gov.au/assistance/Geospatial/Pages/DataDownload.aspx This work was supported by National Environmental Science Program Marine and Coastal Hub Project 4.20 (NESP MaC 4.20).

Purpose
This data and sets of maps was generate as inputs to the Futures of Seafood study State of Play (Work Package 1).Futures of Seafood delivers Australia's first comprehensive analysis of how intensifying ocean demands will reshape seafood production. This landmark 18-month study examines the cumulative impacts of competing ocean uses and policy decisions on the seafood sector. By uniting industry expertise with research capabilities, it creates a single source of truth about challenges and opportunities facing Australian seafood. Through spatial mapping, economic modeling, and social impact assessment, it provides decision-makers with essential insights for managing multiple ocean industries and ensures sustainable seafood production amid changing ocean access.