Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014)
On 6 February 2025, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) issued a future act notification under s.24KA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) to the Applicant of the Cape York United Number 1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014) (CYU#1 Claim). This notification identified that DTMR is seeking to undertake engineering works through the use of rock bolts and mesh to stabilise an existing slope along the Mulligan Highway at the Byerstown Range (shown on the map below in pink).
Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with those people who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the CYU#1 Claim in the area shown on the map below in pink.
The meeting will be held as follows
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and Interests in the Byerstown Range section of the Mulligan Highway
Date: Thursday 6 March 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Venue*: Cooktown Events Centre 3 May Street, Cooktown QLD 4895
*Video conference facilities will be available upon request.
The purpose of the meeting:
The purpose of this meeting is for CYLC to provide information on the s.24KA notification and take instructions, if appropriate, in relation to:
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the area of the engineering works proposed by DTMR;
- the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) and the management of cultural heritage; and
- comment to be provided pursuant to s.24KA(7) of the NTA, if required.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Friday 28 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 Friday 28 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 Daniel Barker on free call 1800 623 548 or dbarker@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting this will be advised on CYLCs Facebook page and website.
