WHEN: Thursday 25 May 2023
WHERE: Deakin University, Lecture Theatre Princes
Hwy, Warrnambool VIC 3280
TIME: 10.00 AM – 2.00PM
ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO ANYONE RECOGNISED AS FITTING THE FOLLOWING EASTERN MAAR PEOPLES NATIVE TITLE GROUP DESCRIPTION
- King of Port Fairy and Eliza
- Old Jack (father of John Dawson)
- Charlie and Alice (parents of Albert Austin)
- Samuel Robinson
- Mary Caramut
- Lizzie (mother of Frank Clarke)
- Robert and Lucy (parents of Alice Dixon)
- Barney Minimalk
- Nellie Whiturboin
- Louisa (mother of Williams Rawlings)
- Richard Sharp
Who:
(i) either identify as being from the eastern domain of the Maar speaking people and are recognised
as being from the eastern domain by the Eastern Maar people; or
(ii) otherwise identify as Maar, Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung, Peek Whurrung, Keeray Wooroong
(Kirrae Whurrung), Kuurn Kopan Noot, Yarro Waetch (Tooram Tribe), Djargurd Wurrung, Gulidjan
and/or Gadubanud and are recognised as being from the eastern domain by the Eastern Maar
people.
PURPOSE – ITEMS OF BUSINESS
ITEM 1: ELECTION OF EASTERN MAAR’s RESERVED SEAT MEMBER ON THE FIRST PEOPLES’
ASSEMBLY OF VICTORIA
- HEAR from prospective candidates on the day about their skills, experience and
qualifications and what sets them apart from other candidates (Candidate information will
be provided to each attendee on the day of the meeting). - Upon full consideration of each candidate ELECT Eastern Maar’s reserved seat member on
the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria through the nominated election process.
ITEM 2: UPDATE ON STATUS OF ‘AREA C’ FEDERAL COURT HEARING.
- HEAR from Eastern Maar’s legal team regarding the Court hearing (set down for the 8th May
2023.) - PASS any necessary resolutions to give effect to decisions arising from 1, above, including
AUTHORISING any necessary changes to the native title claim.
ITEM 3: UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH BEACH ENERGY
- HEAR an update on the status of negotiations with Beach Energy in relation to Project
Enterprise. - HEAR from Harry Houridis (RPS) who is an environmental consultant that the
negotiation team has independently engaged to review the environmental materials
prepared by Beach in respect of the project. Harry will explain the environmental
assessments that Beach has undertaken and talk about whether there are any marine
impacts from the project. - ASK Harry questions at the meeting.
IMPORTANT
There is a preference that people attend the Authorisation Meeting in person.
Access via videoconference will be provided to those that cannot attend on the day.
To attend online please email or contact Katie Clark, EMAC Administration Officer, on
0427 271 937 or admin@easternmaar.com.au by COB 22 May 2023.
To confirm your current contact details please email or contact Katie Clark, EMAC
Administration Officer, on 0427 271 937 or admin@easternmaar.com.au by COB 22 May 2023.
Materials and videoconferencing links will be sent ahead of the session by Katie.
For travel and accommodation assistance, where required for you to attend this
meeting, please email or contact Katie Clark, EMAC Administration Officer, on 0427 271
937 or admin@easternmaar.com.au by COB 22 May 2023
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