Eastern Kuku Yalanji Native Title Determination (QUD 6008 of 1998) – Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014)
On 8 May 2024, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) identifying that the proposed Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 28595 is an act that attracts the expedited procedure.
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a meeting with:
- those people who hold Native Title rights and interests within the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Native Title Determination (QUD 6008 of 1998) (EKY Determination) within the proposed grant of EPM 28595 (as shown on the map below in purple); and
- those people hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014) (CYU#1 Claim) within the proposed grant of EPM 28595 (as shown on the map below in red).
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPM 28595
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPM 28595
Venue: Jabalbina Office 121 Kotzur Street Wujal Wujal QLD 4895
*Video conference facilities will also be available upon request.*
Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025
When: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Wujal Wujal
Cape York United #1 Native Title Claim (QUD 673/2014) [Red]
Eastern Kuku Yalanji Native Title Determination (QUD 6008 of 1998) [Purple]
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 EPM 28595;
- the draft terms of a Cultural Heritage Agreement in relation to the areas of EPM 28595 within the CYU#1 Claim and EKY Determination;
- authorising the Cultural Heritage Agreement, if appropriate, in relation to the areas of EPM 28595 within the CYU#1 Claim and EKY Determination.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 19 March 2024 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 19 March 2024 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 CYLC’s Facebook page and website.
