Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 25) (Kunjen Olkol
determination) [2024] FCA 741 (QUD 673 of 2014)
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with the Kunjen Olkol native title group regarding the area subject to the proposed grant of Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPMs) 28670, 28704, 28705, 28706 and 28748 held by BMAX Holdings Pty Ltd (as shown on the map below in red).
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, 28704, 28705, 28706 and 28748.
On 20 December 2024 and 24 February 2025, CYLC facilitated meetings to discuss the NNTT’s full enquiry process and options available to progress this matter. It was agreed that the native title holders would attend a meeting in March 2025 to discuss and provide instructions on the progression of the matter.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: Members of the Kunjen Olkol native title group who hold native title rights and interests in the area of EPMs 28670, 28704, 28705, 28706 and 28748
Venue*
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
209-217 Abbott Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Date: Wednesday 12 March 2025
When: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
*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, 28704, 28705, 28706 and 28748;
- the NNTT’s full inquiry process engaged for EPMs 28670, 28704, 28705, 28706 and 28748; and
- options available to progress this matter under the NTA and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld).
Attendance
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 5 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 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 5 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 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. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are entitled to attend the meeting.
