It has been 12 years since Eddie Mabo and the people of Murray Island were granted native title over their land. This week their neighbours on Erub, or Darnley Island, have the same proud feeling.
Erubam Le Traditional Land and Sea Owners (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC
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The Erubam Le Traditional Land and Sea Owners (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC hold native title in trust for the Erubam Le People.
On 8 December 2004, the Federal Court of Australia recognised the native title rights and interests of the Erubam Le People of Erub Island. Erub Island is situated in the deeper waters of the Eastern Torres Strait, where the Great Barrier Reef ends. Erub Island contains numerous volcanic rock outcroppings, tickly vegetated areas and rich deep soils.
The native title holders have both exclusive and non-exclusive rights attached the determination area.
| Type of RNTBC |
Trustee
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|---|---|
| Contact name |
Jimmy Gela
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| Contact number |
0476 682 934
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| Postal address |
PO Box 75, Erub (Darnley) Island, THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875
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| Office address |
Room 4 Multipurpose (Rangers) Facility, Erub (Darnley) 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) |
3860
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After years of negotiations and legal action it appears an agreement over native title on five islands in the Torres Strait, in far north Queensland, has been finalised.
Determination outcomes
| Name | FC name | Tribunal number | Determined outcome | Area |
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