Module J - Reservations and leases

Historically, land and waters have been reserved, dedicated, declared, set aside, gazetted or vested for a range of purposes. These lands and waters are known as reservations. Reservations were created:

on or before 23 December 1996
for a particular purpose.

This module will help you determine whether your proposed dealing will align with the purpose of the reservation.

Training for this module

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

key terminology and concepts
the 5 assessment requirements
when and how to provide procedural rights.

Decision tool

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

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Module J - helpers

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Module resources

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

Module J (PDF, 170.2 KB)

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