It has been 12 years since Eddie Mabo and the people of Murray Island were granted native title over their land. This week their neighbours on Erub, or Darnley Island, have the same proud feeling.
Erubam Le Traditional Land and Sea Owners (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC
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Native title does not exist
Native title exists (exclusive)
Native title exists (non-exclusive)
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ILUA registered
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ILUA notification ended
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Future Act notices current
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Type of RNTBC |
Trustee
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Contact number |
0473 619 537
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Postal address |
PO Box 75, Erub (Darnley) Island, THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875
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Office address |
C/- Torres Strait Island Regional Council, Erub (Darnley) Island via THURSDAY ISLAND, QLD 4875
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PBC size |
Small
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Region |
TSI
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Date of incorporation |
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Date of registration |
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ICN (Indigenous Corporation Number) |
3860
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After years of negotiations and legal action it appears an agreement over native title on five islands in the Torres Strait, in far north Queensland, has been finalised.
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