Porumalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC

Category: Organisation
Date: 2 June 2000
Sub Category:Aboriginal Corporation | Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC)
Place:Poruma Island, Torres Strait
State/Country:Queensland, Australia
Legal Status:

Registered with the Office of the Registrar of Aboriginal Corporations on 14 August 2000, now replaced by the Office of the Registrar of Aboriginal Corporations.

Legal Reference: ICN (indigenous Corporation Number): 3612
Subject Matter:Native Title
Summary Information:

Porumalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation is the registered native title body corporate nominated as trustee of the Poruma People's native title as determined by consent in:

  • Jack Billy on behalf of the Poruma People v State of Queensland and Ors [2005] FCA 1115 (15 August 2005).
  • Poruma People v State of Queensland [2000] FCA 1066 (7 July 2000).

Related Entries

  • Porumalgal and Ergon Energy Electricity Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) - Signatory
  • Coconut Island Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) - Signatory
  • Jack Billy on behalf of the Poruma People v State of Queensland and Ors [2005] FCA 1115 (15 August 2005)
  • Poruma People v State of Queensland [2000] FCA 1066 (7 July 2000) AND Warraber People v State of Queensland
  • Poruma Island Sewerage Scheme Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) - Signatory
  • St Andrew's Anglican Church, Torres Strait Island Regional Council and Porumalgal (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) - Signatory
  • Poruma (Coconut Island) Torres Strait Social Housing Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) - Signatory
  • Poruma Island Department of Home Affairs Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) - Signatory
    • People
  • Poruma People - Aboriginal Representative Party

    • Glossary

    Aboriginal Corporation (Australia) | Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) (Native Title Act) (Australia)
    Created:Friday, 23 July 2004
    Modified:Sunday, 15 May 2022

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