NOTICE OF CONSULTATIONEPM 28670 – EPM 28705 – EPM 28706

Jan 30, 2025

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 those people hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014) subject to the proposed grant of Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPMs) 28670, 28705 and 28706 held by BMAX Holdings Pty Ltd. 

The Explorer has commenced full enquiry proceedings with the National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) with a view to receiving a determination that the expedited procedure applies to EPMs 28670, 28705 and 28706. 

At this meeting, CYLC will discuss with the Native Title Party the NNTTs full enquiry process and the options available to progress this matter. 

Details of the meeting are as follows: Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPMs 28670, 28705 and 28706  Date: 20 February 2025  When: 10:00am – 1:00pm Venue*  Jackaroo Motel  340 Byrnes Street  Mareeba QLD 4880 

*Video conference facilities will 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 EPMs 28670, 28705, and 28706; 

• the NNTTs full inquiry process engaged for EPMs 28670, 28705 and 28706; and 

• options available to progress this matter under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld). 

Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference 

Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 12 February 2025 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 12 February 2025 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 CYLCs Facebook page and website. 

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