Amity Oil Limited and the Nyoongar Community Agreement

Date: 16 May 1997
Sub Category:Exploration Agreement (Native Title Act)
Place:Busselton
State/Country:Western Australia, Australia
Subject Matter:Cultural Heritage | Mining and Minerals | Exploration | Compensation
Summary Information:
The Nyoongar (Nyungah) community in Busselton, WA, signed an agreement allowing Amity Oil Limited to explore one of Australia's largest offshore gas deposits in return for undisclosed compensation. The agreement also involves consultation with Amity Oil and site protection.

Related Entries

Organisation
  • Amity Oil Limited - Signatory
    • People
  • Noongar People - Signatory

    • Glossary

    Exploration Agreement (Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)) (Australia) | Future Act Agreement (Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)) (Australia)
    Created:Tuesday, 23 April 2002
    Modified:Monday, 13 December 2004

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