Environment and Resource Management

Cultural heritage bodies

Download the Role of Cultural Heritage Bodies information sheet (PDF, 153K)*.

Proposed registration of Aboriginal cultural heritage bodies

In accordance with section 36(1) of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Minister may, on the application of a corporation, register the corporation as an Aboriginal cultural heritage body for an area.

The function of an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Body is to identify, pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003, the Aboriginal parties for the area or for a particular part of the area.

The following corporations have submitted an application for registration as an Aboriginal cultural heritage body. The maps indicate the area subject to the application.

Djabugay Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 944K)* 

Githabul Nation Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 241K)* 

Ugarapul Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 1.2M)* 

Note: A decision on the proposed registrations will be made after consideration of the submissions received by 30 July 2009.

Registered cultural heritage bodies

State map showing extent of Registered Cultural Heritage Bodies (PDF, 82K)* 

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Darumbal Enterprises Pty Ltd (PDF, 818K)* 

Mr Doug Hatfield
Darumbal Enterprises Pty Ltd
133 Dee Street
North Rockhampton Qld 4701

Phone: (07) 4926 0026
Fax: (07) 4926 7457
Email: doug.hatfield@bigpond.com

The external boundary of the area subject to the Darumbal People's registered native title claim (QC97/21). Registration date 13 February 2008.

Dauanalgaw (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation (PDF, 47K)* 

Mr Joel Gaiden
Chairperson
Dauanalgaw (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation
c/- Torres Strait Islander Regional Council
Dauan Island via
Thursday Island QLD 4875

Phone: (07) 4090 0233
Fax: (07) 4069 4776
Email: ehw@dauan.qld.gov.au

Area: Comprising all lands above high water mark on Dauan Island. Date of Registration is 30 June 2008.

Dugalinji Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 228K)*

Ms Sally Sheldon
Projects Officer
PO Box 1538
Mt Isa  Qld  4825
Phone: (07) 4749 5003
Fax: (07) 4749 5653

Area: Land subject to Indijilanji People's native title claim (QC96/100). Registration date 21 September 2005.

Gudjal Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 443K)* 

Mr William Santo
Chief Executive Officer
46 High Street
Charters Towers  Qld  4820
Phone: (07) 4787 7922
Fax: (07) 4787 7911

Area: Land within native title claimant application QC05/6 by the Gudjal People (around and west of Charters Towers). Registration date 16 June 2005.

Jagera Daran Pty Ltd (PDF, 519K)*

Ms Caroline Bonner
Chairperson
PO Box 48
Banyo Qld 4014

40 Childs Road
Nudgee  Qld  4014
Phone: (07) 3267 0147
Fax: (07) 3267 0173

Area: For the land subject to the Jagera People’s registered native title claim QC03/15 not subject to any overlap with any other registered native title claim. Registration date 25 January 2005.

Jangga Operations Pty Ltd (PDF, 389K)* 

Mr Colin McLennan
Jangga Operations Pty Ltd
PO Box 1102
Hyde Park  Qld  4812
Phone: (07) 4755 2199
Mobile: 0408 750 325 | 0413 805 660
Fax: (07) 4728 5943
Email: jangga@bigpond.com.au

Area: The external boundary of the area subject to the Jangga People's registered native title claim QC98/10. Registration date 26 June 2007.

Kalkadoon Cultural Heritage Services Pty Ltd (PDF, 345K)* 

PO Box 1727, Mt Isa Qld 4825
1st Floor, 28 Miles Street, Mt Isa Qld 4825
Phone: (07) 4749 2766
Fax: (07) 4749 2769
Email:- admin@kalkadooncommunity.com.au

Area: The area covered by the registered Kalkadoon People #4 (QC05/12) native title claim application. Registration date 18 March 2008.

Kirrendirri Cultural Resources & Family Research Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 487K)*

Ms Pearl Eatts
Kirrendirri Cultural Resources & Family Research Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 426
Winton QLD 4735
Ph: (07) 4657 0044

Area: For and covering the external boundary of the area subject to the Maiawali and Karuwali Peoples' registered native title claims QC96/95 and QC99/11, excluding the area overlapping with the Mithaka native title claim QC02/35 as identified in the attached map. Registration date 16 June 2008

Manbarra Nanggarra Wanggarra Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 217K)* 

Chairperson
Manbarra Nanggarra Wanggarra Aboriginal Corporation
Unit 31
184-188 Vickers Rd
North Condon Qld 4815

Phone: (07) 4723 8497
Mob: 0418 193 751
Email:- manbarra@bigpond.com

Area: For and covering the Palm Island Group of Islands and surrounding waters as identified in the attached map. Registration date 14 May 2008.

Masigalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation (PDF, 34K)* 

Mr Francis Nai and Mr Albert Mosby
Masigalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation
c/- Torres Strait Island Regional Council Office - Masig
Yorke Island via Thursday Island QLD 4875

Fax: (07) 4069 4135

Area: Comprising all lands above high water mark on Damuth Islet, Umaga Island, Igaba Islet, Masig (Yorke) Island, Umaga (Keats) Island, Igaba (Marsden) Islet, Kadal (Kodal) Islet, Mauar (Rennel) Island, Roag Cay, Kabbikane Islet, Yau (Layoak) Islet, Aukane Islet, Bak (Bourke) Island, and Mimay (Mimi) Islet. Date of Registration is 30 June 2008.

Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders in Council (PDF, 474K)* 

Mrs Margaret Iselin
President
PO Box 106
Dunwich  Qld  4183
Phone: (07) 3409 9723
Fax: (07) 3409 9783

Area: Land and waters subject to native title claim QC95/2 &QC99/25.  These areas include North Stradbroke Island, Peel Island, Bird Island, Goat Island, Crab Island, Lot 32SL12751. Registration date 23 November 2004.

Mitakoodi Juhnjlar Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 350K)*

Ms Pearl Connelly
Chairperson
PO Box 357
Mt Isa  Qld  4825
Phone: (07) 4743 3385
Fax: (07) 4749 3058

Area: Land exclusively subject to Mitakoodi Juhnjal's registered native title claim (QC96/101, QC03/4, QC00/12). Registration date 23 June 2005.

Port Curtis Coral Coast Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 426K)* 

Mr Brett Heath
Manager
3 Maryborough Street
PO Box 3074
BUNDABERG  QLD  4670
Phone: (07) 4151 6999
Email: pcccac@bigpond.com

Area: The external boundary of the area subject to the Port Curtis Coral Coast People's registered native title claim (QC01/29) excluding the area overlapped with the Wakka Wakka People's registered native title claim (QC99/33). Registration date 31 October 2008.

Quandamooka Lands Council Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 68K)* 

Mr Darren Burns
Chairperson
PO Box 77
Dunwich  Qld  4183
Phone: (07) 3409 9599
Fax: (07) 3409 9480
Email:- qlc1@bigpond.com

Area: The extent of Moreton Island. Registration date 22 October 2004.

Quandamooka Land Council Aboriginal Corporation Bay Islands (PDF, 532K)*

Mr Darren Burns
Chairperson
PO Box 77
Dunwich  Qld  4183
Phone: (07) 3409 9599
Fax: (07) 3409 9480
Email:- qlc1@bigpond.com

Area: The following Moreton Bay Islands St Helena, Green, Cassim, Coochiemudlo, Snipe, Macleay, Perulpa, Tindappah, Lamb, Karragarra, Willes, Pannikin, Long, Lagoon and Russell. Registration date 23 November 2005.

Queensland Cultural Heritage & Native Title Management Services Pty Ltd (PDF, 533K)* 

PO Box 462
Rockhampton  Qld  4700

Phone: (07) 4922 2883
Fax: (07) 4922 2838
Email:- admin@qchantms.com.au

The external extent of the registered native title claim application Gia People QC99/24. Registration date 26 March 2008.

Queensland Cultural Heritage & Native Title Management Services Pty Ltd (PDF, 552K)* 

Mr David Mailman
Director-Principal Consultant
PO Box 9523
Park Avenue  Qld  4701

Phone: (07) 4928 9569
Mob: 0419 726 443
Fax: (07) 4928 6923
Email:- david.mailman@qchantms.com.au

The external extent of the registered native title claim application Wangan & Jagalingou People QC04/6. Registration date 26 March 2008.

Wangkamadla Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 233K)* 

Ms Avelina Tarrago
Wangkamadla Aboriginal Corporation
C/- 77 Meadow Road
Jimboomba  Qld  4280

Phone: (07) 5548 6789

An area comprising the following stations: Carlo, Cravens Peak, Ethabuka, Glengyle, Glenormiston, Kamaran Downs, Naibar and Sandringham. Registration date 6 January 2009.

Wik Projects Ltd (PDF, 73K)* 

Ms Gina Castelain
Managing Director
PO Box 1723
Cairns  Qld  4870
Phone: (07) 4058 1441
Fax: (07) 4058 1442
Email: Gina Castelain
www.wikprojects.com.au

Area: An area north of Aurukun and south of the Embley River. This consists of part of the Wik and Wik Way People's native title determination (QC94/3) incorporating the Chalco Lease (ML7032) and Lots 10 and 11 WP50, and the external boundary of the area subject tot he Wik and Wik Way Peoples' native title claims QC01/31 (being ML7024). Registration date 26 September 2008.

Woora Consulting Pty Ltd (PDF, 434K)* 

Mr Frank Budby
Woora Consulting
Lot 1 Powell’s Road
Farleigh  QLD  4741
Phone: (07) 4959 8822
Fax: (07) 4959 8387
Email:- admin@woora.com.au

Area: Land and waters subject to native title claim Barada Barna Kabalbara People #4 People (QC01/25). Registration date 14 November 2006.

Wulgurukaba Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 114K)* 

Mr Michael Johnson
Contact Officer
Wulgurukaba Aboriginal Corporation
30 Kelly Street
Nelly Bay
Magnetic Island  Qld  4819

Phone: (07) 4758 1071
Fax: (07) 4758 1331
Email:- wulgurukaba@bigpond.com

Area: For and covering the external boundary of the area subject to the Wulgurukaba Peoples' registered native title claims QC98/30 and QC98/31 as identified in the attached map. Registration date 5 June 2008.

Yirendali Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 320K)* 

Mr James Hill
Yirandali Aboriginal Corporation
57 Crestridge Crescent
Morayfield  QLD  4506
Phone: (07) 5428 3040
Mobile: 0416 166 749
Email:- Jim.Hill2@bigpond.com

Area: The external boundary of the area subject to the Yirendali People Core Country Claim (QC06/20), including that area within that claim subject to the registered ILUA QI2003/11. Registration date 25 October 2007.

Yulluna Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (PDF, 199K)* 

Mr Frank Mannix
PO Box 1830
Aitkenvale QLD 4814
Phone: (07) 4775 3833
Fax: (07) 4775 3303

Mr William Prowse
10 Davidson Street
Mt Isa QLD 4852
Phone: (07) 4743 9882
Fax: (07) 4743 9882

Area: The external boundary of the area subject to the Yulluna People's registered native title claims QC99/9(A) and QC99/9(B) ONLY. Registration date 24 August 2006.

Yumba Burin Heritage Association Inc. (PDF, 342K)* 

Mr Lindsay Black
President
Yumba Burin Heritage Association Inc.
9 Zamia Street
Springsure Qld 4722

Phone: (07) 4984 1644
Fax: (07) 4984 1644

The area as depicted in the map is, generally, located with: Emerald to the north, Springsure to the south, the Nogoa River to the north-west and the Comet River to the east. Registration date 13 February 2008.

Contacts

If you have difficulty downloading any of these documents, or would like a copy sent by mail, please contact:

Cultural Heritage Coordination Unit
Locked Bag 40
Coorparoo Delivery Centre  Qld  4051
Phone: 07 3238 3838
Email: Cultural Heritage

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Last updated: 25 August 2009

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