
Managing Indigenous relationships – native title and cultural heritage law
Overview
Who should attend
Public and private sector staff with environmental, agriculture, cultural heritage or native title responsibilities
Resources, projects, infrastructure and property development proponents
Project managers, consultants, subcontractors and other personnel who must understand the fundamentals of native title and cultural heritage issues.
What we will cover
What is native title and how do we manage the issues and risks associated with it?
Examination of the workings of the Native Title Act, with particular focus on native title clearance for development activities, including:
Indigenous land use agreements
Developments on reserved lands and leases
Development of facilities for services to the public
Compulsory acquisition of native title
The right to negotiate
Native title compensation.
Cultural heritage
Examination of the Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation in force at Commonwealth level and around the various
States and Territories, in the context of development approvals and the carrying out of development activities. In particular, we will address issues such as:
The nature and significance of Indigenous cultural heritage
Managing cultural heritage risks
Legal obligations to avoid harm to Indigenous cultural heritage
Drafting, negotiating and implementing cultural heritage management plans and other cultural heritage agreements
Identifying and dealing with Aboriginal parties and other traditional owners
Penalties and enforcement.
What you will learn
Develop a sound understanding of native title and Indigenous heritage legislative requirements
Understand how native title and Indigenous heritage issues fit into overall project management
Be able to identify what processes and timelines apply to native title and Indigenous heritage clearances
Know how to assess your projects against any legal requirements under relevant Indigenous heritage legislation
Identify which Aboriginal parties and other traditional owners you will be required to engage with to achieve clearances
Understand the fundamentals, and the practical and commercial realities, of native title and cultural heritage agreement-making, including with
Respect to Indigenous land use agreements, section 31 agreements and cultural heritage agreements and management plans.
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Event Details
Dates: 25 June, 4 September
Time: 8.45am for 9.00am - 4.45pm
Venue:
Clayton Utz Brisbane
Cost: Inc GST
$1,688 per person
$1,519 per person if booking two weeks before the workshop
$1,435 per person if in a group of three or more
Further information:
Phone 1800 882 110
Email [email protected]
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Managing Indigenous relationships – native title and cultural heritage law
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The information is incredibly relevant and clarifying.
Very informative and has built on my knowledge.
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Recommended CPD point allocation: 7 points (excluding WA).
If this particular educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law, then you should claim one CPD unit for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. Please contact your Professional Body for your state.