This notice is to advise that CYLC will facilitate a meeting with people who hold Native Title rights and interests in the proposed Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 28569 (as shown on the map below). On 6 December 2023, the Department of Resources issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that EPM 28569 is an act that attracts the expedited procedure. On 28 March 2024, the Native Title Party instructed CYLC to object to the expedited procedure statement.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in the EPM area
Date: 31 May 2024
When: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue*
Mareeba Leagues Club
Corner Doyle Street & Riordan St, Mareeba QLD 4880
*Video conference facilities will also be available upon request.
Purpose of this meeting:
The purpose of this meeting is for CYLC to provide information and seek instructions in relation to:
- the expedited procedure statement under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) attached to the notification of EPM 28569;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM area; and
- options available to progress this matter under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld).
Please contact Clemintine Rushford at CYLC for free at 1800 623 548 or email crushford@cylc.org.au or 0418 685 477 if you have any questions regarding this notice or to confirm your attendance. If there are any changes to this meeting, this will be advised on CYLC’s Facebook page and website.
