North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) Planning & Management Study |
| Category: | Event | |
| Sub Category: | Research |
| Place: | North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), Moreton Bay |
| State/Country: | Queensland, Australia |
| Subject Matter: | | Cultural Heritage | Environmental Heritage | Land Management | Native Title | Local Government |
| URL: | http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/minjerribah_nsi.cfm?doc_id=427 | |
| Summary Information: | |
| The North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) Planning & Management Study is to be jointly undertaken between the Redland Shire Council and the Quandamooka Land Council Aboriginal Corporation. It will provide a framework for the resolution of environmental, cultural, social and economic issues on Minjerribah and lead to the development of an agreement on native title, a strategic plan and a management framework agreement. The parties have already jointly formulated a project brief in this regard. |
| Detailed Information: | |
| In December 1994 Quandamooka Land Council Aboriginal Corporation lodged a native title claim with the National Native Title Tribunal for an area incorporating land and waters in Moreton Bay (Quandamooka). This led to discussions between the Redland Shire Council, as a party to the claim, and the claimants, which revealed that the Council and the claimants held similar views about the future of North Stradbroke Island, including the need for a joint planning and management study. A steering committee comprising representatives from the Quandamooka Lands Council and Redland Shire Council has been established to oversee the study. A project coordinator has also been employed by both parties to manage the study and specialist advice will be provided by the engagement of other consultants. | |
