E/CN.4/2002/24/Add.1 page 32 State or territory Legislative action Status of legislation South Australia South Australia has had a state right to Introduced in parliament negotiate in place since 1994. on 10 December 1998 Amendments in the Statutes Amendments (Native Title) Bill (No. 2) Consultations continue modify this scheme so that it complies with Native Title Act section 43. This bill also proposes to introduce provisions consistent with section 26A of the Native Title Act. Consultation in relation to the amendment to the right to negotiate provisions is continuing. Western Australia The Native Title (States Provisions) Act 1999 (WA) − Replaces the right to negotiate with a state-based scheme (sect. 43); − Replaces the right to negotiate on pastoral leasehold land (sect. 43A); Bill received assent on 10 January 2000 The WA Government has made an application to the Commonwealth Attorney-General for a determination − Complies with the requirements of section 24 MDD (6B) Northern Territory The following acts and regulations have been passed: − Land Acquisition Amendment Act (No. 2) 1998 − Mining Amendment Act No. 2) 1998 − Petroleum Amendment Act 1998 − Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Amendment Act 1998 − Land and Mining Tribunal Act 1998 − Energy Pipelines Amendment Act 1998 − Validation of Titles and Actions Amendment Act 1998 − Land Acquisitions Amendment Regulations 1998 Enacted by parliament and in force