Agenda - Byron Shire Council - NSW Government

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
ORDINARY MEETING 9 MAY 2013 (131)
Report
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On 10 April 2013 the Arakwal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Advisory Committee met to
discuss the development of the MoU between the Bundjalung of Byron Bay, Arakwal People and
Byron Shire Council, the residual transfer of land in the Sandhills Estate, Motor Vehicle Beach
Access and other matters.
Representatives of the Bundjalung of Byron Bay Arakwal people raised a discussion about the
ongoing negotiations of the Native Title Determination Application NSD6020/01 Byron Bay
Bundjalung People 3 (NC01/8). Arakwal representatives were concerned that Byron Shire Council
was not currently a party to the Native Title determination application. In the interests of
transparency and the goodwill of the partnership, Arakwal urged Council to follow up with the
Native Title Tribunal regarding becoming a party to the Native Title Claim.
Matters Arising from Other Business
Proposed naming of Byron Bay Library Exhibition Space to Lone Goat Gallery
The Arakwal MoU Advisory Committee were asked to consider the proposed renaming of the
Byron Bay Library Exhibition Space to Lone Goat Gallery. The Arakwal representatives present
provided the following feedback to the proposed naming:
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Their understanding of the space was that it was to be open for community use.
Uses included exhibitions, meetings, conferences and other activities.
They have not been consulted on any changes to the use of the space.
The proposed name ‘Lone Goat Gallery’ is not culturally appropriate as goats caused much
environmental degradation to many special places to Arakwal people.
The name ‘Sheoaks’ room was suggested as an alternative as it reflects the environmental
integrity and identity of the area.
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NAIDOC Week 2013
The Arakwal MoU Advisory Committee discussed NAIDOC Week activities for 7- 14 2013. It was
proposed that Council continue to host the flag raising ceremony on the Monday 8 July of NAIDOC
week at Council Chambers in Mullumbimby followed by the official signing of the Memorandum of
Understanding.
Arakwal representative expressed concern at the process and cost involved with the street march
held from Railway Park to Main Beach every year on the Thursday of NAIDOC Week as a part of
the Arakwal Family Cultural Day. In 2012, the process changes and became unclear,
cumbersome and has a cost associated which has not been planned for. Arakwal representatives
request that this process be clarified and streamline to simplify this annual event and reflect
Council’s commitment to supporting this important cultural event.
Financial Implications
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Nil from this report
In accordance with Resolution 13-137 the following information is provided to Council in all reports
prepared for 9 May, 13 and 27 June 2013 Ordinary Meetings:
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The estimated staff hours for the preparation of this report was approximately 1 hour.
Statutory and Policy Compliance Implications
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Native Title Act 1993
Local Government Act 1993
Ordinary Meeting Agenda 09/05/13