Introduction and Overview

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is an Aboriginal corporation, 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 and Pilbara 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).

YMAC’S WORK INCLUDES: • Legal representation and research to assist with native title claims; • Supporting the negotiation of Indigenous land use and native title agreements; • Support services for Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs) and Aboriginal corporations; • Cultural heritage services; and • 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.

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