Media Releases

Cape Leaders welcome Fitzgerald Review of Aboriginal Community Justice 20/12/01
Today Aboriginal leaders from around the Cape York Peninsula have come out in support of the Premiers' announcement of a Review into Community Justice Practices on Cape York, to be lead by Justice Tony Fitzgerald.

Cape Communities Win on Communications 3/7/01
Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation, is today celebrating its success following the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Richard Alston of a $5.2m allocation of funds to the Cape region.

Historic Agreement Signed 14/03/01
An historic agreement recognising and respecting the inherent Native Title rights of Traditional Owners and allowing for future development of mining operations on Western Cape York Peninsula was signed in Weipa on this day.

Community Negotiation Table (PDF) 30/11/00
Cape York Partnerships project in conjunction with the Aurukun community held its inaugural Community Negotiation Table with State and Federal Departments in Weipa this week.

Aboriginal Planning Forum Endorses Partnerships Proposal 3/8/00
The people of Cape York have paved the way for the full scale implementation of the Cape York Partnerships proposal.