Notice of proposed agreement under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)
Overview
The Australian Government is proposing to make an agreement that would allow for the prior extinguishment of native title to be disregarded on Albany Rock and Eastern Hannibal Islet in the waters east of far-north Queensland. The proposed agreement is one contemplated by section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
Before the agreement can be made, the proposed agreement is required to be publicly notified and interested persons must be provided an opportunity to comment. The period for comment must be at least 3 months.
Proposed agreement area
The proposed agreement area covers Albany Rock and Eastern Hannibal Islet and is within the area of the North Eastern Peninsula Sea Claim Group native title claim (QUD115/2017). An indicative map of these 2 locations is provided below.
The property descriptions for the proposed agreement areas are:
- Lot 1 on JD1
- Lot 11 on RP898338
- Lot 12 on RP898338.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is the registered holder of the freehold titles on Albany Rock and Eastern Hannibal Islet listed above.
Effect of the proposed agreement
If the proposed agreement is made and the Federal Court of Australia subsequently makes a determination of native title in accordance with it, any historical extinguishment of native title will be disregarded in the proposed agreement area. However, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority will continue to hold the freehold title to the land in the agreement area and its rights and interests will not be affected. In addition, the rights and interests of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority that underpin aids to navigation located in the proposed agreement area will not be affected. The determination will also not affect any existing public access to the agreement area.
After the notification period ends
At the end of the notification period, comments received will be taken into consideration when deciding whether to make the proposed agreement and the terms of it.
Comment on the proposed agreement
You can comment on the proposed agreement before 11:59pm on Monday 18 May 2026.
For information or assistance, contact us at nativetitle.engagement@ag.gov.au.
Privacy collection notice
The Attorney-General’s Department is covered by the Privacy Act 1988, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). The APPs set out standards, rights and obligations regarding the handling and management of personal information. This includes how we collect, store, use, disclose, quality assure and secure personal information, as well as your rights to access or correct your personal information.
Further information about the collection of your personal information is provided below.
Read the Privacy collection notice
Who is collecting your personal information
By providing comment through this process, your personal information may be collected by the Attorney-General’s Department (‘we’ or ‘us’).
What personal information is being collected
We are inviting comment about a proposed agreement under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Proposed s47C Agreement). You may provide your name and contact details with your comment if you wish. You may choose to include other personal information of yours in your comment, but it is not compulsory.
You may use a pseudonym or remain anonymous when providing your comment.
How your personal information will be collected
Our notice of the Proposed s47C Agreement (Notice of Proposed s47 Agreement) sets out the details for submitting your comment. Your comment (including personal information) will be collected through the online form available on Citizen Space or by email.
Legislative basis for the collection of your personal information
The Australian Government is considering making the Proposed s47C Agreement.
Our Notice of Proposed s47C Agreement is made under section 47C of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Before making the Proposed s47C agreement, the Australian Government must arrange for it to be publicly notified and give interested persons an opportunity to comment.
Why your personal information will be collected
Any comments received will be taken into consideration when deciding whether to make the Proposed s47 Agreement and its terms. Any personal information you provide will help us understand who is making the comments we receive and may provide helpful context to better understand your comment.
What happens if your personal information is not collected
If you do not provide your name and contact details, we will not be able to contact you about your comment. If you do not provide personal information that you consider relevant to your comment, our ability to understand your comment may be impacted.
If you choose to use a pseudonym or remain anonymous, and in future you request access to your personal information, we may not be able to identify the relevant information.
How your personal information will be used
If you provide personal information, we will use your personal information for the purpose of considering the comments received in relation to the Proposed s47C Agreement.
Who your personal information will be disclosed to
Personal information provided in this process may be disclosed to the Attorney-General and staff in the Attorney-General’s Department.
We may also disclose your personal information (including sensitive information) where authorised or required by law (including in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth)).
We may publish a summary of comments received in this process but will remove personal information before doing so.
Your personal information will not be disclosed overseas
Your personal information will not be disclosed by us to overseas parties unless required by law to do so.
Our Privacy Policy provides further information regarding the handling (including use and disclosure) and protection of the personal information you provide us. Our Privacy Policy also explains how you can request access to, or correct, the personal information we hold about you, and who to contact if you have a privacy enquiry or complaint. This Privacy Collection Notice should be read in conjunction with Our Privacy Policy. If you require a hard copy of our Privacy Policy, please contact the Privacy Officer at privacy@ag.gov.au.
If you have any questions regarding the Proposed s47 Agreement, please contact the project officer at nativetitle.engagement@ag.gov.au.
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