NOTICE OF CONSULTATION
Section 24JAA – Social housing
Ross on behalf of the Cape York United #1 Claim Group v State of Queensland (No 41) (Eastern Kuku Yalanji determination) [2026] FCA 1083
On 10 July 2026, Karrabin Consulting, on behalf of the Wujal Shire Council, issued a notification under section 24JAA of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (NTA) identifying that it seeks to construct social housing on Lots 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 on Plan SP338357 in Wujal Wujal. The affected lots face Douglas Street, Wujal Wujal, as identified in the map below.
This notice is to advise that Cape York Land Council (CYLC) will facilitate a consultation with the Wujal Wujal Shire Council (the ‘action body’), pursuant to s.24JAA(14) of the NTA with those people who hold Native Title rights and interests within the proposed project area. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss the proposed project and its potential impacts on Native Title rights and interests.
Details of the meeting are as follows:
Who: People who hold or may hold Native Title rights and interests in the area of Lots 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 on Plan SP338357
Date: Tuesday 24 November 2026
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue*: Jabalbina Office (Wujal Wujal), 121 Kotzur Street, Wujal Wujal, Qld, 4895
*Video conference facilities will also be available upon request.
Purpose of this meeting:
The purpose of this meeting is for the action body to consult on the effect its project may have on the native title rights and interests within the project area.
Works proposed include:
- Lot 1 on SP301682 bulk earthworks for decontamination of existing landfill.
- Lot 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 on Plan SP338357 bulk earthworks.
- Lot 6, 8 and 10 will be absorbed into Lot 1 on SP301682
- Land Remediation of both Lots 1 and 2, to enable residential development.
- The subdivision of Lot 1 on SP301682 to generate up to 16 residential lots for future dwellings.
- The construction of up to 6 residential dwellings on Lot SP338357.
- The completion of new infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, utilities (power, water, sewer, communications) and park and recreation areas.
- Construction works to finalise land remediation and develop infrastructure, and final construction
Confirmation of attendance and attendance by video-conference
Please contact Clementine Rushford to confirm your attendance by Wednesday 18 November 2026 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 18 November 2026 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.
