The Djiru People have today been recognised as native title holders of 9,440 hectares of land and waters in Mission Beach and surrounding areas including areas of national parks, reserves, unallocated State land and other leases.
Djiru Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
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Native title exists (exclusive)
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The Djiru Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC act as agents for the Djiru People.
On 7 March 2003, a group of people, on behalf of the Djiru People, filed two applications (Djiru #1 and #2). Djiru #1 was discontinued. On 7 July 2003, the applicants filed another application (Djiru #3).
On 1 September 2011, Dowsett J made a positive native title determination with respect to Djiru #2. The exclusive and non-exclusive native title rights in the determination area were recognised. On the same day, Dowsett J made the same recognition with respect to Djiru #3.
Type of RNTBC |
Agent
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Contact name |
Rona Hart
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Contact number |
0477 289 963
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Postal address |
PO Box 365, MISSION BEACH QLD 4852
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Office address |
38-44 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach QLD 4852
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PBC size |
Small
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Region |
QLD
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Date of incorporation |
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Date of registration |
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ICN (Indigenous Corporation Number) |
7257
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A nine-year fight for recognition by Djiru traditional owners on far north Queensland's Cassowary Coast will end today with a native title determination.
Determination outcomes
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