About this Event
Join the Mabo Centre for our next industry training seminar Native Title & Cultural Heritage Law in Queensland on Tuesday November 3, 2026.
This seminar provides an introduction to land rights in Australia, including the theory of native title, the native title future acts regime, and Indigenous cultural heritage law. It examines specific aspects of native title and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage management processes in Queensland.
The seminar is intended for Queensland-based practitioners engaged in land related projects that may involve native title and (or) cultural heritage considerations.
Participants will finish the seminar confident that they will able to identify when a possible native title or cultural heritage matter may exist and the general procedure around dealing with this. It will provide a solid knowledge base for participants to begin to engage with the often-complex case law, legislation, and accompanying regulatory requirements surrounding these topics.
The seminar includes an opportunity to participate in discussion with a senior Traditional Owner from Queensland about how rights and responsibilities to culture and Country are enacted within statutory and regulatory environments.
Participants will be provided with take-home resources providing further information on topics covered during the seminar, referencing the examples and legislations mentioned. It will provide participants with a valuable resource for future reference.
Our aim is that participants will be able to return to their organisations equipped with both technical understanding and on-ground perspective, able to ensure compliance with legal requirements and better equipped to support the self-determination of Traditional Owners.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Session One
Info: Theory of native title and introduction to land rights - background and overview of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning break
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Session Two
Info: Native title - future acts regime.
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Session Three
Info: Indigenous cultural heritage law – Commonwealth Legislation, Cultural Heritage in Queensland.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Afternoon break
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Session Four
Info: In discussion - perspective of Traditional Owners.
Event venue & nearby stays
Royal On The Park Brisbane, 152 Alice Street, Brisbane City, Australia
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