This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting for people who hold native title rights and interests in the proposed Exploration Permits for Mineral (EPMs) 28287 and 28288 area (as shown on the map below). On 21 September 2022, the Department of Resources provided a section 29(7) notification for EPMs 28287-8, held by PacGold Ltd, as acts that attract the expedited procedure. On 29 August 2023, the Department of Resources removed the expedited statement, and the right-to-negotiate procedure now applies. The working group comprised of nominated Olkola and Kunjen Olkol representatives have instructed that both Native Title Parties and PacGold Ltd should come together at this meeting to discuss this matter.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: When: People who hold native title rights and interests in the EPM area
Date: Wednesday 12 March 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Venue*: Cairns Harbourside Hotel
209-217 Esplanade
Cairns North QLD 4870
*Video conference facilities will also be available. Please contact us at the number or email below for login details.
Purpose of this meeting:
This meeting is for those affected Native Title Holders to:
- discuss section 31 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the normal negotiation procedure);
- table the proposed negotiation principles;
- discuss cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM areas;
- provide instructions to CYLC, where appropriate, to progress this matter; and
- discuss the project further with PacGold Ltd.
A representative of PacGold Ltd will be available at this meeting to discuss its project.
Confirmation of attendance andattendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Tuesday 4 March 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. CYLC will facilitate this meeting from two (2) separate venues, as identified on this notice, and link the meeting venues.
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 Tuesday 4 March 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.
