The New South Wales court of appeal has ruled that Traditional Owner, Dorothy Lawson, has a right to compensation claim after years of fighting for her country.
Maraura Paakantyi elder Dorothy Lawson has been fighting for her land since the state stole her from her parents.
The now 85-year-old, Ms Lawson, has even invoked colonial squatters rights to get her land back and the court of appeals is now saying that she has a right to claim compensation.