YMAC FACT SHEET
Unclaimed areas, undetermined areas, and active claims Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) for the Geraldton (Yamatji) and Pilbara (Marlpa) regions of Western Australia.
YMAC’s Research Team in the field on Wajarri Country (Photo: José Kalpers)
As an NTRB, one of YMAC’s functions is to identify the potential Native Title Holders in its regions1. Most of YMAC’s representative regions are covered by native title determinations. However, there are several areas that are not determined and are not covered by a native title claim (i.e. unclaimed areas). 1 Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) s203BJ(b)