NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
ML 100190 – Gary John Bate
Cape York United #1 Claim (QUD673/2014)
On 4 September 2019, the State of Queensland issued a notification under s. 29(2)(b) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) to the Registered Native Title Claimant of the Cape York United Number 1 Native Title Claim (QUD673/2014) (CYU#1 Claim) of the proposed grant of Mining Lease (ML) 100190 to Gary John Bate. ML 100190 is subject to the right to negotiate under s. 31 of the NTA.
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 subject to the proposed grant of ML 100190 to Gary John Bate.
Gary John Bate has accepted an invitation to attend this meeting.
Who: People who hold or may hold native title rights and interest in the area subject to the proposed grant of ML 100190
Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue: Jackaroo Motel, 340 Byrnes Street, Mareeba QLD 4880
*Video conference facilities will also be available upon request.
What is the purpose of this meeting?
The purpose of this meeting is for Gary John Bate to discuss the project and the draft terms of an ancillary agreement currently being negotiated with the Registered Native Title Claimant of the CYU#1 Claim.
CYLC’s lawyer assisting the Registered Native Title Claimant of the CYU#1 Claim will provide information and seek instructions in relation to:
- the right to negotiate procedure under s. 31 of the NTA;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the ML area;
- the draft terms of an ancillary agreement being negotiated with Gary John Bate.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 3 September 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 Wednesday 3 September 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 CYLC’s Facebook page and website.
