People with an interest in native title in Western Australia’s north-west have the chance to find out more from National Native Title Tribunal officers at the North West Expo, to be held in Broome, from 1 to 2 May.
The Tribunal’s regional manager Tom Weaver, case manager Trish Sinclair-Jones and geospatial specialist Paul Rowe will be at the expo to talk to visitors about native title processes and the Tribunal’s services.
Mr Weaver said the officers’ breadth of expertise meant they would be able to assist with a range of inquiries, including native title processes, indigenous land use agreements, mediation, and mapping and other geospatial services.
“The Tribunal has a role in each stage of native title proceedings, from providing assistance before claims are lodged through to the registration of native title determinations and indigenous land use agreements,” Mr Weaver said.
“The annual North West Expo gives us an opportunity to meet new and existing clients and stakeholders in person and to talk about the native title issues that are important to people in the North West.
“We will be available to explain each step in the process, including answering specific queries for parties, claimants and prospective claimants.
“Having our geospatial officer on board means that, among other things, we can search particular tenures and provide information about which claims cover what areas and how this might affect individual interests in land.
“We can also print maps or other geospatial products if this is required.”
The North West Expo will be held at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre on Saturday 1 May from 9am to 5pm and on Sunday 2 May from 9am to 4pm. |