Gumatj leader unveils Dilak Land Council at Garma Festival milestone
Djawa Yunupiŋu announced the formation of the Dilak Land Council during his Garma Festival keynote, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong in attendance.
During the Garma Festival, Djawa Yunupiŋu, head of Gumatj Corporation, revealed the new Dilak Land Council. The declaration coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and was delivered before delegates including Penny Wong. The council will negotiate directly with companies seeking to work on Yolŋu land, sidestepping the Northern Land Council.
Why it matters
The council could give Yolŋu people more direct control over land deals with companies.
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