Key Information
When
14th November 2024
4pm - 5pm
Where
Online| Bld A4, Room 130, JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada Campus, Smithfield
Cost
Free
Audience
Public and Community; Research and Industry
Contact
Lisa Dale | lisa.dale@jcu.edu.au
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About the Event
Join us for a compelling presentation by JCU Professor Gary Meyers as he explores the debate over the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to hunt and fish for endangered species, such as turtles and dugongs, in North Queensland. This issue has sparked significant discussion between conservation groups and Indigenous Australians. Professor Meyers will examine how these rights are exercised and regulated under federal and state laws, highlighting the potential for better regulation to balance cultural traditions and conservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about sustainable solutions that respect cultural traditions and protect our natural heritage.
This event will also be live streamed, please register.
About the Presenter
Gary is a Professor of Law at JCU here in Cairns. He is also an Emeritus Professor at Murdoch University. From 1994-97, he was the inaugural director of the National Native Title Tribunal Legal Research Unit. He teaches environmental law, international law, and human rights law. His main research interests are in comparative indigenous land rights law and environmental and natural resources law.
