Aboriginal Group Lodges Massive Native Title Claim Over Greater Melbourne

The Wurundjeri Woi say their claim will grant decision-making power over areas of cultural significance and resources.

In an undated supplied image obtained on Nov. 10, 2025, a map showing an area the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people are claiming as part of their native title claim application submitted to the Federal Court in Melbourne, Australia. PR IMAGE/Supplied by Imbera Advisory

The majority of Melbourne and its surrounds have come under a massive Native Title claim just lodged by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Indigenous people with the Federal Court.

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, who claim “traditional ownership” of the region, lodged the application via law firm Slater and Gordon.