SANTS News

This week Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the 2022-23 Budget ahead of the federal election. The Morrison Government’s main priorities are lowering the costs of groceries, fuel, and housing. But how is the Budget going to help traditional owners protect their Country?  Aboriginal Heritage Protections After establishing the First Nations Heritage … Read More

South Australian Native Title Services Ltd (SANTS) is the native title service provider for South Australia as recognised under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). We are a not-for-profit company funded by the Commonwealth Government to perform functions outlined in the Native Title Act. We work with Aboriginal South Australians … Read More

FIRST NATIONS OF THE SOUTH EAST #1 (SAD211/2017) NATIVE TITLE CLAIM The First Nations of the South East native title claim group are seeking recognition of their native title rights and interests in their First Nations of the South East #1 (SAD211/2017) and #2 (SAD180/2017) native title claims, each filed … Read More

SA Native Title Services is the publisher of Aboriginal Way – we assist Aboriginal people in South Australia to gain recognition and to protect their native title rights and interests. While on a recent work trip, we spoke to Mick Starkey, our Cultural Heritage and Land Management Senior Project Officer. … Read More

Drilling in Lake Torrens will go ahead by minerals exploration company Kelaray, a subsidiary of Argonaut Resources early this year, after approval was granted by the Premier Steven Marshall. Authorisation was announced during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve giving Kelaray permission pursuant to Section 23 of the … Read More

The First Nations of the South East native title claim group are seeking recognition of their native title rights and interests in their First Nations of the South East No 1 (SAD211/2017) and No. 2 (SAD180/2017) native titleclaims, each filed under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), as shown on … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE January 6, 2021 Drilling will go ahead early this year on Lake Torrens after approval was granted by the Premier Steven Marshall. Lake Torrens is recorded on the Governments Register of Aboriginal Sites and Objects as a site of significance according to Aboriginal tradition and anthropology. The authorisation … Read More

Thank you for all your support over 2020. Our team are taking a break over the Christmas period and will be back on board on January 4. We wish you and your family a very safe and happy Christmas, and all the best for 2021.

We’re pleased to report that after a short closure to help reduce the risk of COVID-19, the SANTS office has re-opened to visitors this week. Visitors who have pre-arranged with a staff member to come to SANTS for native title work will be able to enter our office. All visitors to … Read More