High Court allows government to appeal Yunupingu's case

Gumatj leader and activist Yunupingu's compensation case over bauxite mining is being appealed. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN LAND COUNCIL)

The High Court has granted the federal government special leave to appeal the late Gumatj leader Yunupingu's final court case.

In May, a decision by the full bench of the Federal Court paved the way for the Gumatj to potentially receive compensation for bauxite mining at Gove in northeast Arnhem Land.