NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993
- SECT 108
Function of the Tribunal

Applications, inquiries and determinations

(1)

The Tribunal has the functions in relation to applications, inquiries and determinations given to it by Part 3 and Division 5.

Mediation for Federal Court proceedings

(1A)

The Tribunal has the functions in relation to Federal Court proceedings given to the Tribunal by Division 4A.

Assistance and mediation generally

(1B)

The Tribunal has the functions of:

(a) providing assistance, or mediating, in accordance with any provision of this Act; and
(b) entering into agreements as mentioned in subsection 203BK(3) in relation to assistance of the kind referred to in that subsection.

Research

(2)

The Tribunal may carry out research for the purpose of performing its functions.

Matters for research

(3)

Without limiting subsection (2), the Tribunal may carry out research under that subsection into:

(a) the history of interests in relation to land or waters in Australia; or
(b) anthropology; or
(c) linguistics.