On 12 March 2025, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 29(7) 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) identifying that it considers the proposed grant of Exploration Permit for Minerals (EPM) 29034 as an act attracting the expedited procedure.
This notice is to advise that 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 EPM 29034 to Graham Edward Elmes.
Details of the meeting
- Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPM 29034
- Date: Monday 29 September 2025
- When: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Venue:
Jabalbina Office Wujal Wujal
121 Kotzur Street
Wujal Wujal QLD 4895
Video conference facilities will be available upon request.
Purpose of this meeting
The purpose of this meeting is for CYLC’s lawyer assisting the Registered Native Title Claimant of the CYU#1 Claim to provide information and seek instructions in relation to:
- the expedited procedure statement attached to the notification of EPM 29034;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM area;
- options available to progress this matter under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld).
Confirmation of attendance and video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 24 September 2025 on free call 1800 623 548 or by email at 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 assistance
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 24 September 2025 on free call 1800 623 548 or by email at crushford@cylc.org.au.
Questions
If you have any questions about this notice or the meeting, please contact Daniel Barker on free call 1800 623 548 or by email at dbarker@cylc.org.au. If there are any changes to this meeting this will be advised on CYLC’s Facebook page and website.
