EPM 28685 – Queensland Mining Pty Ltd
Southern Kaantju Determination (QUD 673 of 2014)
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with people who hold Native Title rights and interests in the Southern Kaantju Native Title Determination area of the proposed Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 28685 (as shown on the map below in Orange). On 8 May 2024, the Department of Resources issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying EPM 28685 as an act that attracts the expedited procedure.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests within the Southern Kaantju Determination area of EPM 28685
Date: 31 October 2024
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Venue*: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 121-123 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
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 attached to the notification of EPM 28685;
- 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).
The meeting will be held as follows
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 23 October 2024 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by crushford@cylc.org.au. This is an important meeting and CYLC will make video-conference facilities available for those who cannot attend in person. Please contact Clementine Rushford if you wish to request the video-conference link to the meeting.
Travel Attendance
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 affected Native Title Holders. To make a request for travel assistance please contact Clementine Rushford by Wednesday 23 October 2024 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by 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 1800 623 548 or ccortabitarte@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting this will be advised on CYLC‘s Facebook page and website.
