A dense school of barracuda fish forms an underwater silver wall. Native title rights allow for cultural fishing practices in Australian waters. Image source: Rorozoa, via Freepik

Court rules native title defence does not have to be proven by fishers

The burden of proof regarding native title rights has been reversed onto prosecutors rather than defendants in cases regarding cultural fishing practices. Image source: Rorozoa, via Freepik A NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has reversed the burden of proof regarding native title claims in cultural fishing cases. The Commonwealth Native Title Act was passed 30…