Module GE - Timber and quarry materials

This module will help you determine whether you can start activities that involve either:

  • cutting and removing timber
  • extracting, obtaining or removing quarry materials, provided the activity doesn’t meet the definition of mining under the Native Title Act 1993.

You must be planning the activity on a non-exclusive pastoral lease.

If the proposed dealing is being done under legislation other than the Forestry Act 1959 or the Water Act 2000, this module won't apply. Go to Module H.

Training for this module

We recommend you complete our online training on module GE before you get started. Through practical scenarios, you’ll learn about:

  • key terminology and concepts
  • the four assessment requirements
  • how to interpret critical assessment dates and rules
  • how to decide whether a dealing can be validated under Module GE

Decision tool

Complete the questions below with your proposed dealing's details.

Module GE - helpers

Assessment pathway trial (BETA)

We are trialling this new online native title works procedures assessment pathway, and we’d appreciate your feedback. You can give us feedback by rating your experience at any point during the application.

Module resources

These guides can give you more information about the questions in this module, and what they mean for your application.

Assessment form

To request a review of your decision, complete the Native Title assessment form.

General resources

Download your responses

You can save your responses as a PDF at any point. This will let you:

  • attach your responses as a PDF if you complete the assessment and need to submit your application for review to the native title policy unit
  • keep a copy for your own records.
Last updated:
29 September 2025