Name: Cultural Rights in Conservation with Professor Gary Meyers – JCU Law Series
Start: 2024-11-14T16:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-11-14T17:00:00+10:00
Location: JCU: James Cook University, Australia, Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield

$Cultural Rights in Conservation with Professor Gary Meyers \u2013 JCU Law Series$

JCU Professor Gary Meyers presents on the debate over the cultural rights of hunting for indigenous peoples and environmental conservation.
About this Event

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Join us for a compelling presentation by JCU Professor Gary Meyers as he explores the debate over the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to hunt and fish for endangered species, such as turtles and dugongs, in North Queensland. This issue has sparked significant discussion between conservation groups and Indigenous Australians. Professor Meyers will examine how these rights are exercised and regulated under federal and state laws, highlighting the potential for better regulation to balance cultural traditions and conservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about sustainable solutions that respect cultural traditions and protect our natural heritage.

About the Presenter

Gary is a Professor of Law at JCU here in Cairns. He is also an Emeritus Professor at Murdoch University. From 1994-97, he was the inaugural director of the National Native Title Tribunal Legal Research Unit. He teaches environmental law, international law, and human rights law. His main research interests are in comparative indigenous land rights law and environmental and natural resources law.