About us

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is recognised as a Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) under Section(s) 203AD of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) to preserve, protect and promote the recognition of native title in the Yamatji (Geraldton RATSIB) and Marlpa (Pilbara RATSIB) regions of Western Australia (WA).

As an Aboriginal corporation, YMAC is governed by the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) (CATSI Act).

What we do:

• Provide legal representation and research knowledge to assist with native title claims.

• Support the negotiation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) and native title agreements. • Provide support to Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) and

Aboriginal corporations. • Provide cultural heritage services. • Support community, economic and environmental projects.

YMAC is required, under the CATSI Act, to report annually to the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). This includes a general report, financial report and Director’s report (with each submitted to ORIC by 31 December). YMAC accepts the invitation contained in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and will continue to walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Right: The Fortescue River in Robe River Kuruma Country. Picture: Amy Usher