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Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976
21Establishment of Land Councils
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#### 21 Establishment of Land Councils
(1) The Minister shall, on the commencement of this section, by notice published in the Gazette, divide the Northern Territory into at least 2 areas and establish an Aboriginal Land Council for each area.
> Note: New Land Councils may also be established: see sections 21A to 21D.
(2) A notice published under subsection (1) shall, in respect of each Aboriginal Land Council, set out:
(a) the name of the Council; and
(b) the boundaries of the area for which the Council is established.