Midwest Gas Pipeline Agreement

Date: 1 January 1997
Sub Category:Future Act Agreement (Native Title Act)
Place:Midwest region
State/Country:Western Australia, Australia
Subject Matter: | Cultural Heritage | Recognition of Traditional Rights and Interests | Compensation
Summary Information:
The Midwest Gas Pipeline Agreement was reached in 1997 between Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) and three Native Title claimant groups. The agreement covers compensatory payments, establishment of a trust fund to hold compensatory payments, heritage protection, and ensures that AGL obtains all rights and permissions it requires for its services.

Related Entries

Organisation
  • Australian Gas Light Company - Signatory

    • References

    Report
    Indigenous Support Services and ACIL Consulting (2001) 'Agreements between Mining Companies and Indigenous Communities: A Report to the Australian Minerals and Energy Environment Foundation'

    Glossary

    Future Act Agreement (Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)) (Australia)
    Created:Monday, 28 April 2003
    Modified:Monday, 7 March 2005

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