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What is native title in Australia?
- A government land grant scheme for Indigenous Australians
- The legal recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights to land based on their traditional laws and customs
- The title given to first-generation Australian citizens
Why this is the correct answer
Native title acknowledges that some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups retain a legal connection to their traditional lands under Australian law. It does not automatically apply everywhere; claimants must demonstrate continuous connection to the land under their traditional laws and customs.