Storey & Ward Lawyers specialise in law relevant to Traditional Owner organisations, particularly Native Title, Land Rights, First Nations Cultural Heritage Law, & a range of other related legal and policy areas.

We are committed to supporting First Nations people achieve self-determination through legislative and policy reform.

Our work at Storey & Ward Lawyers progresses land justice and cultural protections for Traditional Owners. Through navigating regulatory and statutory environments, mediation, policy, and expertise development, we provide thought leadership in the sector.

Directors Dr Matthew Storey and Donna Ward Storey believe that Traditional Owners should have access to the best legal and policy advice to achieve their communities' aims and realise their own visions.

Training

The regulatory and legislative environment in which Traditional Owner corporations’ function is complex. Understanding the implications of this environment requires a legal and policy team who work solely in these areas. Storey & Ward Lawyers provide thought leadership in the sector, delivering seminars, symposiums and professional development training.

Our experienced team of legal and policy experts have developed a rigorous suite of Continuing Professional Development opportunities for lawyers and company directors. We can also arrange bespoke packages in all our areas of expertise for groups from five to forty.

Insights

Draft Victorian Submission Plan Guidelines

Draft Victorian Submission Plan Guidelines

Native Title and Land Rights
Natural Resource Management Law

Storey & Ward Lawyers Submission on Transmission Plan Guidelines

Communal Ownership and Collective Decision Making

Communal Ownership and Collective Decision Making

Policy Development Consultancy
First Nations Cultural Heritage Law

A key element of collective rights is the nature of the collectivity.

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