The Federal Court’s recognition of the Kabi Kabi people as native title holders over a substantial area of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a momentous decision that carries profound significance. Justice Berna Collier’s ruling grants non-exclusive rights to the Kabi Kabi people across a diverse range of locations, including Gympie, Noosa, Maroochydore, Caloundra, Bribie Island, and Mudjimba Island.
This landmark decision represents a historic first, as it acknowledges native title in a heavily urbanized region of Australia’s east coast. The ruling’s importance is further underscored by the expansion of rights granted to the Kabi Kabi people, allowing them to “take resources from the area for any purpose” – a development that holds great potential for South-East Queensland.
Kabi Kabi people recognized as native title holders over the Sunshine Coast
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-17/kabi-kabi-people-recognised-as-native-title-holders/103985942
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