PBCs and Land Trusts
What We Do
Cameron Law works with PBCs and Aboriginal Land Trusts throughout Northern Queensland.
We believe in investing in relationships, and our knowledge and our commitment to you and this region makes a big difference.
Cameron Law’s geographic area stretches from just north of Townsville, west to Mount Isa, across to Normanton and throughout Cape York Peninsula.
Cameron Law only works for PBCs and Land Trusts in Northern Queensland. This means we can avoid most conflicts of interest.
We are familiar with Northern Queensland’s unique laws, environment, cultures and politics.
When you contact us, we know what you’re talking about.
We know the region, we know the players and we know the rules.
Building a Future With You
We want to see our clients succeed and we have the business knowledge to help you build a foundation for the long term.
This is why Cameron Law offers a business and commercial focus to its clients.
We believe that to achieve their long-term goals, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations need to build their capacity to be more than just a Native Title and Cultural Heritage compliance stakeholder.
At Cameron Law, we work with you to give you the best value and best legal advice you need.
This means that our legal services can be adapted to your needs and you will have a single point of contact for all legal and risk queries.
We will stand by you if there is a need for external specialist legal advisors.
Our flexible fee arrangements and tailored services provide an attractive alternative to traditional legal representation.
Our Services and Expertise includes:
- Corporate governance for Indigenous organisations
- CATSI Act, Rule Book and Constitution interpretation and compliance
- Operation of Aboriginal Land Trusts under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991 (Qld)
- Dispute resolution
- Training and seminars
Property Law:
- Native title and cultural heritage
- Treaty and compensation
- Land tenure issues and leasing/licensing in relation to Aboriginal freehold land and pastoral leases
- Traditional boundary dispute resolution
- Mining
- Environment conservation land tenure creation, compliance and administration including joint management of CYPAL and Nature Refuges under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld)
Commercial Law:
- Carbon farming and fire management
- Drafting and negotiation of contracts
- Intellectual property
- Joint ventures
Civil litigation:
- Debt recovery
- Claims for possession of land; and
- Contractual disputes.