WA Government Appeals Landmark Native Title Compensation Ruling Against Fortescue
The WA government will appeal a Federal Court decision awarding the Yindjibarndi native title group $150.3 million in compensation for Fortescue’s construction of four Pilbara iron ore mines without permission. The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation also plans to appeal for a higher payout, while the state backs proper compensation for mining impacts on country.