On 11 September 2024, the State of Queensland issued a notification under section 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) 100389 to North Queensland Mining Pty Ltd. ML 100389 is subject to the right to negotiate under s.31 of the NTA.
As an outcome of the 31 March 2026 meeting:
- Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a final decision-making meeting with those people who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests within the area of the CYU#1 Claim subject to the proposed grant of ML 100389 to North Queensland Mining Pty Ltd; and
- A representative of North Queensland Mining Pty Ltd will attend the meeting to discuss the details of its project.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of ML 100389
Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
When: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Venue* Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre, 6 Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda QLD 4881
*Video conference facilities will also 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 right to negotiate procedure under the NTA;
- cultural heritage that may be affected within the ML area;
- options available to progress this matter under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld); and
- the agreement for ML 100389 and, if appropriate, the steps to execute the section 31 NTA agreement.
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Anastasya Sagigi to confirm your attendance by Thursday 28 May 2026 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by asagigi@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 Anastasya Sagigi by Thursday 28 May 2026 on free call number 1800 623 548 or by asagigi@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.
