On 7 December 2006, the Attorney-General announced four amendments to the Native Title Act. The Amendments focus on creating a more effective process for everyone in the Native Title system, and are deemed to support the wide intent of Native Title.
In response, The Negotiating Native Title Forum on 26-27 February at the Rendezvous Hotel in Melbourne will examine:
- the amendments to the Native Title Act and a timeline for implementation
- institutional policy and agreement making
- the new powers and functions of the National Native Title Tribunal
- the administrative, financial and legal burdens required for indigenous communities to enjoy their legal rights to land.
The forum boasts a distinguished panel of speakers, incorporating addresses and presentations from Philip Ruddock MP, Attorney-General; Brian Wyatt, Chair, National Native Title Council; Natalie Rotumah, Community Facilitator, NSW Native Title Services; Mishka Holt, Legal Officer, NSW Native Title Services; and a representative of the Yaegl People.
The program also boasts a panel of expert Native Title speakers including Graeme Neate, President, National Native Title Tribunal; Warren Mundine, National Senior President, ALP & CEO, NSW Native Title Services; Steven Marshall, Assistant Secretary, Legal Services and Native Title Division, Attorney-General’s Department; David Ritter, Lecturer in Law, University of WA; Chris Graham, Editor, National Indigenous Times and Shirley McPherson, Chairperson, Indigenous Land Corporation.
Book your place today. Special discounts apply for bookings taken from Local Government, traditional owners and Land Councils.
To book your place, call Olga Baguel on 02 9080 4307, email registration@informa.com.au or visit www.informa.com.au/nativetitle today.
