NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
EPM 28702 – EPM 28913
Kunjen Olkol Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014)
The State of Queensland has issued a notification under section 29(7) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that proposed Exploration Permits for Minerals (EPMs) 28702 and 28913 are acts attracting 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 Kunjen Olkol Native Title Determination (QUD 673 of 2014) subject to the proposed grant of:
- EPM 28702 held by Palmer Gold NQ Pty Ltd (as shown on the map below in red); and
- EPM 28913 held by GDM Cape Pty Ltd (as shown on the map below in blue).
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of EPMs 28702 and 28913
Venue: Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council, 56 Sawmill Road, Yarrabah QLD 4871
Date: Monday 8 December 2025
When: 10:00 am – 1:00pm
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 28702 and 28913;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the EPM areas;
- 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 attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Monday 1 December 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 Monday 1 December 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 CYLCs Facebook page and website.
