Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 21) (Possum determination) [2023] FCA 1316 (QUD 673 of 2014)
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with the Possum native title group regarding the area subject to the proposed grant of Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 28758 to Ark Mines Ltd (as shown on the map below in blue).
On 28 August 2024, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that proposed EPM 28758 is an act attracting the expedited procedure.
The Explorer has been invited to attend this meeting to provide an overview of its project.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: Members of the Possum native title group who hold native title rights and interests in the area of EPM 28758
Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
When: 10:00 am –12:00pm
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 28758;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM area;
- options available to progress this matter under the NTA and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld); and
- meet Ark Mines Ltd to discuss its project and answer questions the Native Title Party may have in relation to EPM 28758.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 12 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 12 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 CYLC’s Facebook page and website. Please contact CYLC if you would like to confirm whether you are entitled to attend the meeting.
