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Mr Sherley said the ACHA would establish the extent, nature and significance of Aboriginal sites, objects and values, and would liaise with key stakeholders including the Wiradyuri elders.
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It would also include an independent anthropological assessment and ethnographic survey to identify and assesses cultural mythological and spiritual values associated with the precinct.
Mallyan suggested rather than using $240,000 of taxpayers’ money for the assessment that Wiradyuri elders could provide a similar cultural assessment.
Then, he suggested council and the Wiradyuri should seek an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) through the Native Titles Tribunal.
“What we’re doing is giving up our Native Title right and letting them use it for a certain time [under an ILUA],” Mallyan said.
Under this, Mallyan said the Wiradyuri could then negotiate a fee or percentage of gate takings for races at the track for allowing council to “use our land”.
This, he said, would be held in a community trust.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
