The purpose of this Act is—
S. 1(a) amended by No. 74/2000 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 68).
(a) to validate, in accordance with the Native Title Act 1993 of the Commonwealth, past acts that are invalid because of the existence of native title;
(b) to provide for compensation rights for the holders of native title which has been affected by past acts attributable to the State;
(c) to confirm certain existing rights.