The national total of native title applications settled by negotiation has doubled with a series of agreements ratified in the Torres Strait this week. At sittings on islands in the Torres Strait on 6 and 7 July 2000, the Federal Court formally recognised the native title rights of the people of Dauan, Mabuiag, Poruma (Coconut), Warraber, Masig and Damuth Islands. The Court proceedings were followed by traditional celebration
Dauanalgaw (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC
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The Dauanalgaw (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC hold native in trust for the Dauan people.
On 6 July 2000, Drummond J made a positive native title determination in respect to the Dauan people.
The Dauan people have native title rights and interests that confer possession, occupation, use and enjoyment of the determination area of all others.
Type of RNTBC |
Trustee
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Contact name |
Adimin Mooka
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Contact number |
0473 932 358
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Postal address |
C/- Dauan Island Council, Dauan Island via THURSDAY ISLAND, QLD 4875
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Office address |
Lot 52 Main Road, Dauan Island via, THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875
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PBC size |
Small
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Region |
TSI
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Date of incorporation |
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Date of registration |
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ICN (Indigenous Corporation Number) |
3510
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Determination outcomes
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