The objects of this part are—
(a) to confirm the total extinguishment of native title by previous exclusive possession acts attributable to the State; andEditor’s note—For the authorising provision, see the Commonwealth Native Title Act, section 23E (Confirmation of extinguishment of native title by previous exclusive possession acts of State or Territory). For what is a
"previous exclusive possession act" , see the Commonwealth Native Title Act, section 23B .
(b) to confirm the partial extinguishment of native title by previous non-exclusive possession acts attributable to the State.Editor’s note—For the authorising provision of the Commonwealth Native Title Act, see the Commonwealth Native Title Act, section 23I (Confirmation of partial extinguishment of native title by previous non-exclusive possession acts of State or Territory). For what is a
"previous non-exclusive possession act" , see the Commonwealth Native Title Act, section 23F .