WA government to appeal $150.3m Fortescue native title payout
By The BriefBrief
The WA government has confirmed it will appeal a Federal Court judgement involving a record $150.3 million native title compensation payout to mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue. The appeal renews the legal dispute over the landmark compensation decision.
WHO:Western Australia government
WHAT:Confirms it will appeal a Federal Court judgement over Fortescue’s $150.3 million native title compensation payout
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Australia
WHY:The government is responding to a Federal Court judgement awarding Fortescue $150.3 million in native title compensation by seeking an appeal.
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