FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Native Title is the recognition in Australian law of the traditional rights and interests to land and waters held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It acknowledges their connection to Country under traditional laws and customs.
A Native Title Trustee is responsible for the establishment, management, and administration of Native Title land trusts and funds. They ensure that Native Title payments and benefits are distributed in line with the trust’s rules and the community’s aspirations.
The Trust Set Up process varies from group to group. The setup process may include:
- Defining the purpose and structure of the Native Title land trust
- Working with the PBC/RNTBC or Common Law Holders to ensure appropriate governance structures
- Drafting a compliant trust deed
- Settling the trust and appointing a Native Title Trustee
We are a leading Trustee Company in Perth, providing experienced, Independent Trustee Services across Australia.
Our clients choose us because we:
- Provide Professional Trustee Services tailored to indigenous communities and groups
- Work respectfully to understand community goals
- Deliver ethical, conflict-free Native Title Trust Management
- Support economic development, education, and cultural outcomes
When selecting a trustee, consider:
- Their experience with Aboriginal Land Rights and Native Title Trusts Services
- Their ability to provide Financial Services for Native Title Holders
- Their independence and transparency
- Whether they offer long-term, culturally sensitive support
- Their commitment to Reconciliation and capacity building.
Abbotts are proud to offer all these qualities and more.
Our team are based in Perth, Western Australia, but deliver Trustee Services Australia-wide, with a particular focus on WA Native Title communities. We have the ability to work across urban, remote, and regional communities. We also have the capacity to work Australia Wide including Queensland, Darwin, Victoria and South Australia.
We provide Native Title Services throughout WA including:
- Native Title Services Pilbara
- Native Title Services Kimberley
- Native Title Services Broome
- Native Title Services Goldfields
Yes. Our Native Title Trust Administration includes:
- Governance support and trustee meetings
- Recordkeeping, bookkeeping and reporting
- Facilitating community benefit payments
- Assisting with compliance and audit requirements
Yes. A trust can be established while a Native Title Claim is underway or after determination. We can help communities with existing trusts or help establish and manage new trust structures to support self-determination, governance, and long-term financial security.
We support:
- RNTBCs and PBCs
- Traditional Owners Corporations
- Legal and native title representative bodies
- Community leaders across Australia on Land Rights matters
If you are seeking help with Native Title, we offer:
- Information on options on how a Native Title Trust can be designed
- Support with trust establishment and long-term strategy
- Responsive Native Title Trustee Australia services
Native Title is the recognition in Australian law of the traditional rights and interests to land and waters held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It acknowledges their connection to Country under traditional laws and customs.
A Native Title Trustee is responsible for the establishment, management, and administration of Native Title land trusts and funds. They ensure that Native Title payments and benefits are distributed in line with the trust’s rules and the community’s aspirations.
The Trust Set Up process varies from group to group. The setup process may include:
- Defining the purpose and structure of the Native Title land trust
- Working with the PBC/RNTBC or Common Law Holders to ensure appropriate governance structures
- Drafting a compliant trust deed
- Settling the trust and appointing a Native Title Trustee
We are a leading Trustee Company in Perth, providing experienced, Independent Trustee Services across Australia.
Our clients choose us because we:
- Provide Professional Trustee Services tailored to indigenous communities and groups
- Work respectfully to understand community goals
- Deliver ethical, conflict-free Native Title Trust Management
- Support economic development, education, and cultural outcomes
When selecting a trustee, consider:
- Their experience with Aboriginal Land Rights and Native Title Trusts Services
- Their ability to provide Financial Services for Native Title Holders
- Their independence and transparency
- Whether they offer long-term, culturally sensitive support
- Their commitment to Reconciliation and capacity building.
Abbotts are proud to offer all these qualities and more.
Our team are based in Perth, Western Australia, but deliver Trustee Services Australia-wide, with a particular focus on WA Native Title communities. We have the ability to work across urban, remote, and regional communities. We also have the capacity to work Australia Wide including Queensland, Darwin, Victoria and South Australia.
We provide Native Title Services throughout WA including:
- Native Title Services Pilbara
- Native Title Services Kimberley
- Native Title Services Broome
- Native Title Services Goldfields
Yes. Our Native Title Trust Administration includes:
- Governance support and trustee meetings
- Recordkeeping, bookkeeping and reporting
- Facilitating community benefit payments
- Assisting with compliance and audit requirements
Yes. A trust can be established while a Native Title Claim is underway or after determination. We can help communities with existing trusts or help establish and manage new trust structures to support self-determination, governance, and long-term financial security.
We support:
- RNTBCs and PBCs
- Traditional Owners Corporations
- Legal and native title representative bodies
- Community leaders across Australia on Land Rights matters
If you are seeking help with Native Title, we offer:
- Information on options on how a Native Title Trust can be designed
- Support with trust establishment and long-term strategy
- Responsive Native Title Trustee Australia services