Traditional Owners making a living on Country QUANDAMOOKA Traditional Owners making a living on Country Darren Burns and Kathryn Ridge QUANDAMOOKA PEOPLE

QUANDAMOOKA PEOPLE: Cultural Rights: Recognition Quandamooka people have always had a right to possession, occupation, use and enjoyment of the land on North Stradbroke Island. Quandamooka People were recognised as having Native Title rights and interests in 54,408 hectares of land on North Stradbroke Island on 4 July 2011. Native Title rights operate in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth and State and the traditional law and custom of the Quandamooka People.

QUANDAMOOKA PEOPLE: Cultural Rights in Land Possess Occupy Use Enjoy Exclusive and Non - Exclusive Possession of native title lands. Exclusive Possession of lands ( 2,264 hectares): The Quandamooka people have the exclusive right to possession of land and can exclude the public from this land, but are restricted; in selling the land, the radical title of the land belongs to the Crown (government), and homes or dwellings must obey all State laws.

QUANDAMOOKA PEOPLE: USING THE LAND Live Occupy Use Enjoy Non- Exclusive Possession: (22,639 onshore & 29,505 offshore hectares ) The Quandamooka people have the right to live and be present in the area, however; houses built must comply with Building Code of Australia and other State laws such as environmental health. provide public access to land, and Meet government land management rules, for example General land owner responsibilities ie fire management.

Wetlands of NSI - Values Moreton Bay Ramsar Site The lands are low lying coastal swamp lands, and rainforest with many federal, state and locally endangered plants, such as Phaius australis, Phaius bernaysii, Olearia hygorphila and blandfordia grandiflora and animals such as Koala, Australian Bittern and Painted Snipe. Threatened Species recovery and habitat rehabilitation particularly Phaius Australis (90% global population on NSI), Phaius bernaysii (endemic to NSI), Olearia hygrophila (endemic to NSI), Koala (only known natural population of Koala on island in Australia), Australian Bittern (culturally significant endangered species), Golden Wallbay (endemic to NSI)

Partners South East Queensland Catchment Authority Griffith University – Professor Darryl Low Choy, Errol Stock, Dr Richard Robins QPWS Department of Lands Redlands City Council Stradbroke Island Management Organisation, Friends of Stradbroke Island, ACF Research community – Quandamooka Research Forum 2015

Quandamooka Country becomes City’s largest Land for Wildlife area September 3, 2015 Almost 1400 hectares of bushland on North Stradbroke Island will be further enhanced after the largest Land for Wildlife declaration in the city was finalised recently. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the declaration was a partnership between Quandamooka Yoolooburabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC), Redland City Council and SEQ Catchments.

ILC and Green Army Grant Erosion management – 1 hectare Fuel hazard reduction by mechanical removal adjacent to native title owner occupants – I tonne Remove hazardous trees over 200 ha Native Title land Reduce fire risk for at least 87 existing Native Title owner occupants Weed control over 200 ha (WONS – Lantana, Asparagus ferns(Basket, climbing and feathered), Mother of millions, Groundsel Bush, Umbrella Trees) Reduce threats to several listed endemic endangered species, many of which occur in Ramsar listed wetlands (Moreton Bay, Queensland Ramsar site) Divert access away from populations of endangered plants and animals Protect and conserve shell middens, artefacts and culturally significant landscapes Build capacity in 9 Quandamooka People in natural resource management and conservation (skills such as cultural heritage identification, weed identification, native plant identification, weed control and habitat restoration, working in environmentally sensitive areas, working with herbicides, working outdoors, working in a team environment)

Social and Economic Outcomes 9 young Quandamooka People with work experience in growing employment area in South East Queensland; Quandamooka workforce in NRM with proven track record now obtaining other work from QPWS, Minjerribah Camping and RCC; QYAC builds success in Project delivery record Increased self esteem for the participants and their families Pathway towards post school qualifications

Other opportunities QYAC looking to expand its tourism product range – walks, camps, cultural training QYAC working more collaboratively with research bodies to ensure research also cogniscent of their research priorities; Integrated cultural heritage and natural experience and working together to reduce risks Ranger training base for other Aboriginal rangers in QLD

QYAC multiple roles QYAC, as a RTNBC, has the following identities:   i. Native Title Party (s 34 (1)(c) of the ACH Act) ii. Aboriginal Party (s 35(5) of the ACH Act); Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Body (s 36 of the ACH Act). Landowner The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Body provides advice on who the applicable Aboriginal party is for the area.