Submissions
| Title | Summary | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Submission on Disregarding Historical Extinguishment Proposals (Cth) 727.2 KB |
Proposed amendments to the Native Title Act will allow historical extinguishment to be disregarded by agreement of the parties in National, State or Territory parks set aside for preservation of the environment. While QSNTS is supportive of any proposal that could provide opportunities for more claims to be settled by negotiation rather than litigation, we do not consider that the amendments go far enough. With reference to examples that occur within Queensland, this submission examines a number of forms of historical extinguishment and argues in favour of an amendment that is much broader in scope than what is proposed by the Attorney-General. | 26 Mar 2010 |
| Submission on Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review - Key Issues and Draft Recommendation Paper 539.0 KB |
QSNTS has been involved in the public consultation process over the proposed amendments to the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts since late 2008 and made detailed submissions in March 2009 as part of the Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review (available below). Based on submissions received during the Review, DERM published its Key Issues and Draft Recommendation Paper in November 2009. This submission is made in response to those Draft Recommendations and argues that the suggested amendments fall short of providing the best protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage because they fail to give Traditional Owners a greater role in its protection. | 23 Feb 2010 |
| Submission to FaHCSIA on the Possible Housing & Infrastructure Native Title Amendments Discussion Paper 38.6 KB |
Proposed amendments to the Native Title Act will purportedly contribute to a more streamlined process for delivery of public housing and infrastructure in Indigenous communities. QSNTS raises a number of concerns over the new process and urges the Commonwealth to create statutory triggers that will encourage parties to negotiate broader settlements. | 07 Sep 2009 |
| State Rural Leasehold Land Strategy (Delbessie Agreement) Discussion Paper 109.2 KB |
This paper discusses the possible legal effects of native title interests on the State Rural Leasehold Land Strategy, which was implemented under recent amendments to the Land Act 1994 (Qld). | 27 Aug 2009 |
| Submission on Draft Guidelines for Best Practice Flexible and Sustainable Agreement Making 130.6 KB |
This submission is divided into three parts that correspond to the distinct phases of broader land settlement negotiations identified in the Guidelines. Generally, QSNTS is of the view that the Guidelines represent a positive step towards a more flexible and less technical approach to agreement making.The last section of this submission suggests a number of timeframes, reporting mechanisms and incentives that ought to be put in place to guarantee real outcomes for traditional owners. | 01 Jul 2009 |
| Submission on Review of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 101.0 KB |
A critical analysis of the Act and how it has failed to provide an effective basis for the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Queensland. The submission outlines suggested reforms such as a means of legal redress by Traditional Owners for damage to their Aboriginal cultural heritage. | 01 Mar 2009 |
| Submission on proposed minor native title amendments 2.1 MB |
QSNTS made a submission to the Attorney General arguing the need for a more comprehensive view of creating a positive native title negotiation environment. QSNTS also argued the need to make changes such as shifting the burden of proof, expanding the options for negotiated outcomes; and enacting the enabling provisions of the Court. | 17 Feb 2009 |