Overview
- The claim spans about 10,420 square kilometres from the Werribee River to Mount Baw Baw, including the Macedon Ranges, the Yarra Valley and the northern end of Port Phillip Bay.
- Eleven named Wurundjeri members lodged the application, with Slater and Gordon leading the case through principal Peter Boyle and practice group leader Manisha Blencowe.
- Private freehold is unaffected under the Native Title Act, with the bid focused on Crown land, parks and waterways and seeking roles in co-management and cultural land-care practices.
- The National Native Title Tribunal will consider registration and notify affected parties, with overlaps with Boonwurrung and other neighbouring groups expected to be addressed through mediation.
- The move aligns with Victoria’s treaty process, as Wurundjeri leaders prioritise greater authority over key waterways such as the Birrarung/Yarra and the Maribyrnong.