Negotiating Native Title & Indigenous Cultural Heritage Law in the Move to Net-Zero

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The Negotiating Native Title & Indigenous Cultural Heritage Law in the Move to Net-Zero seminar introduces Land Rights in Australia, the theory of Native Title, the Native Title Future Acts regime, and Indigenous Cultural Heritage law in the context of Australia’s move to net-zero.

It is estimated that 43% of renewable energy and transmission infrastructure will need to be sited on the ‘Indigenous Estate’ to achieve net-zero by 2060. This seminar will provide a good working understanding of Native Title and Future Acts, Cultural Heritage law, Indigenous Land Use Agreements, and any associated regulatory and statutory regimes that must be consulted during the planning and development of net-zero projects and renewables related infrastructure.

“It's important that the race to meet NetZero doesn't come at the cost of First Nations rights. We need to understand how the Indigenous Estate is impacted by Clean Energy projects and how the benefits of the energy transition can be shared by everyone.”

This seminar is designed for those working in climate research, development, infrastructure relating to the expansion of on- and off-shore renewable energy zones and precincts, and carbon sequestration. It will also provide an opportunity to participate in discussion with a senior Traditional Owner about how rights & responsibilities to culture & Country are enacted within statutory and regulatory environments.

“To really understand the complex environment of Traditional Owner rights, you have to talk to people with lived experience.”

This seminar focuses primarily on the Victorian state regime, together with a broad look at relevant Commonwealth legislation.

Enquiries

For further information please email training@storeyward.com.au.

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