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Maningrida v the government: it’s the vibe

Crikey / Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Reggie Wurridjal, a traditional owner of the Maningrida land in Arnhem Land, claims the Government’s compulsory acquisition of land and other property as part of the emergency intervention in the Northern Territory is not “on just terms” and therefore constitutionally invalid. And just like Darryl Kerrigan, he’s taking his claim all the way to the High Court.