People with an interest in native title made the most of National Native Title Tribunal experts at the North West Expo, held in Western Australia’s Kimberley town of Broome on 1 and 2 May.
About 6,400 people attended the annual event, which showcases business, industry, government and community activity in the north-west region.
Tribunal regional manager Tom Weaver.
North West Expo president Elisabeth Lucke.
Tribunal officers Paul Rowe (second from the left) and Trish Sinclair-Jones (second from the right) at the Tribunal's stand at the North West Expo.
The Tribunal’s regional manager Tom Weaver, case manager Trish Sinclair-Jones and geospatial specialist Paul Rowe talked to expo visitors about native title processes and the Tribunal’s services.
Mr Weaver said hundreds of people visited the Tribunal’s stand over the two day expo.
“People were keen to learn how the native title system works, and what impact processes could have on them,” Mr Weaver said.
“In particular, many people were interested in native title activity in the Pilbara and the Kimberley and we met many native title parties and claimants, as well as many potential parties.
“We were able to explain how native title claims are lodged, who is involved, how the process develops and assist with inquiries about native title agreements. We were also able to answer specific queries from those already engaged in native title processes.
“The expo gave us the chance to tell people more about the Tribunal’s range of services, including mediation, research, registration, assistance and geospatial services.
“Geospatial expert Paul Rowe was able to print out maps for visitors as well as drill down into the detail on some of the tenure-specific questions.”
North West Expo president Elisabeth Lucke said the North West Expo was the one event in the north-west region which brought together business, government and community for the benefit of all.
“The presence of the National Native Title Tribunal at expo this year has been a real contribution to the region, allowing community members access to information, expertise and the services of the Tribunal during this time of rapid development in our region,” Ms Lucke said.
“We look forward to continuing to work with relevant and valuable organisations such as yours increasingly in coming years."
The Kimberley Development Commission, the Kimberley Land Council and the new non-profit Generation One organisation, which aims to eliminate indigenous disadvantage and poverty, were among other participants at the expo.
See the links on this page for more about the North West Expo. For more about the Tribunal’s services search this website or phone 1800 640 501. |