One Nation leader Pauline Hanson urges Qld Premier to ramp up opposition to native title claim on resort island
The claim on Great Keppel Island, which is one of 38 native title claims active across Queensland, was lodged last year by the Indigenous Woppaburra people.
If approved, the claim would give the Woppaburra exclusive rights to an abandoned resort and an airstrip, among other parts of the island, according to The Courier Mail.
In a letter to Premier Crisfaulli seen by the masthead, Ms Hanson urged the Queensland government to take a stronger stance against the claim, and also called for the state to establish and fund a scheme for native title claim respondents.
'Given the Queensland government is often liable for the compensation awarded to successful native title claimants, I am seeking your government's support to provide a native title Respondent Scheme for Queensland councils and opposing entities,' the One Nation leader penned in the letter.
'Native title claims are heavily impacting the Livingstone Shire and Redland City councils – both of which are required to spend ratepayers money to defend against objectionable claims.'
Ms Hanson has requested a meeting with Mr Crisfaulli and Queensland's Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last about setting up the fund for councils.
The Senator's comments come after it was reported last month that dozens of Queensland councils were calling for urgent financial support to deal with related to Native Title claims.
The roughly $2 million figure spent by Redland City Council in Queensland's south-east over an extensive claim is to set to rise, with a four-week Federal Court hearing scheduled later this year.
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a $75 million funding package to support Native Title holders during a visit to Garma.
'We must end the stalemate that arises when native title organisations with little in the way of back of house or legal or commercial expertise are expected to negotiate with multinational companies,' Mr Albanese said.
'Today I announce our government will provide $75 million in additional funding to support native title holders to secure better deals, drive faster approvals and deliver a real and lasting economic legacy for communities.'
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