NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
EPM 28570 – Gene BOOTH and Ivar STORRONING
Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014)
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with people who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the Cape York United #1 Claim Area (CYU#1 Claim) in the proposed Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 28570 (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 28570 is an act that attracts the expedited procedure. On 28 March 2024, the Native Title Party instructed the legal representative of the Applicant in the CYU#1 Claim to object to the expedited statement. On 14 June 2024, the Native Title Party instructed CYLC to invite the proponent to the next meeting so that it may discuss its project.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests in the EPM area
Date: 4 July 2024
When: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue*:
Mareeba Leagues Club
Corner Doyle & Riordan Street
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 in relation to the expedited procedure statement;
- The Native Title Party to discuss cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM area;
- CYLC to discuss options available to progress this matter under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld); and
- The Explorer to discuss its project with the Native Title Party.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Thursday 27 June 2024 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email crushford@cylc.org.au. This is important so that CYLC can make arrangements for catering. CYLC will make video-conference facilities available for this meeting. Similarly, please contact Clementine Rushford if you wish to request the video-conference link to the meeting.
Travel Assistance
CYLC has limited funding available for travel assistance to this meeting. CYLC may be able to provide some assistance, for example fuel reimbursement. CYLC will prioritise assisting elders and family representatives and will consider how limited funding can be allocated to support a broad representation of the descendants of all apical ancestors at the meeting. To make a request for travel assistance please contact Clementine Rushford by Thursday 27 June 2024 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email crushford@cylc.org.au.
Questions about this meeting or about this notice
If you have any questions about this notice or the meeting, please contact Cara Cortabitarte on free call number 1800 623 548 or by email on ccortabitarte@cylc.org.au.
