We recently had the great privilege of attending and sponsoring the Carpentaria Land Council’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The celebrations included the fantastic Gulf Connect 2024 Green Economies and Economic Development forum.
Set near the awe-inspiring salt pans located around Moungibi (Burketown), we heard equally inspiring recounts of the past experiences of the peoples of this area.
Murrandoo Yanner Snr spoke about the struggles faced by his father and other leaders in their fight for recognition. He also highlighted the great successes the land council and its members have won over the last 40 years. We honour the courage and resilience of the local peoples in their history.
In the photo: Murrandoo Yanner Snr, Thomas Wilson (CLCAC Chairperson), Fred Pascoe (Chairperson – Gulf Region Economic Aboriginal Trust)
The seminars presented at the forum were excellent for our PBC clients. They provided insight into the economic development opportunities in carbon and renewable energy, housing opportunities and protection of country. We also had a chance to hear from and participate in the Queensland Law Reform Commission’s and Australian Law Reform Commission’s latest consultations into mining objection reform (QLRC) and the future act regime (ALRC).
The leadership shown by CLCAC CEO Rachel Amini-Yanner and her team is exceptional. CLCAC is a strong, regional land council that has faced many challenges but continues to vigorously advocate for the Gangalidda, Garawa, Waanyi, Yangkaal, Lardil, Kaiadilt, Gkuthaarn, Kukatj and Kurtjar Peoples that it represents. Well done team.
The seafood feast on the first night was definitely a highlight. As always, we were in awe of the spectacular sunrises and sunsets in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria. Our P & E Law team loved the event and look forward to continuing to work with the great people in the Gulf.
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