Future acts, right to negotiate and Indigenous Land Use Agreements.
| Process | Typically applies to | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Expedited procedure | Low-impact exploration | Native title party may object within 4 months |
| Right to Negotiate (RTN) | Mining leases, major projects | Good-faith negotiation for minimum 6 months |
| Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) | Any scale | Registered agreement with native title parties |
A mining lease cannot be granted until the RTN process is completed or a valid ILUA is registered.
