"Wilder nullius" to get their way in Cape York

Back in the days of Mabo it was the non-existence "Terra nullius" argued by Aboriginal traditional owners against mining companies to get landrights. Now it seems a similar concept is being used to prevent  Aboriginal traditional owners from devloping traditional lands ...

"THE confrontation between the Aboriginal traditional owners of Cape York Peninsula and The Wilderness Society in relation to Queensland's Wild River laws is fundamental. If it is not resolved fairly and soon, it will be the beginning of a long war that our people will never abandon until justice is restored." See the Australian

Which is the paramount interest the law should recognise - that of the traditional owners or that of the environment and conservation?