As an experienced native title lawyer, I negotiate agreements and assist clients to develop and implement strategies for engaging and developing sustainable long term relationships with traditional owner groups and their representatives.

I also assist Government and private sector clients with land access arrangements for mining, pipeline and infrastructure projects.

Prior to joining MinterEllison, I was a senior native title lawyer with the Queensland Government. I have also held legal, regulatory and consulting positions with Government and industry participants in the power industry.

Career Highlights

Native title and Indigenous cultural heritage

• Mining and resources – I have advised mining and resources clients on native title and Indigenous cultural heritage compliance in relation to exploration and mining activities and acquisitions.
• Government asset sales – I have advised State Governments on native title and Indigenous heritage issues in relation to the leasing of significant State owned assets (including ports and electricity infrastructure).
• Government infrastructure projects – I have advised Government agencies in relation to native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage issues associated with the delivery of significant road and rail projects.
• Private infrastructure projects – I have advised proponents regarding native title issues associated with infrastructure projects including extinguishment analysis and consideration of potential disruption points in the native title processes.
• Property – I have advised project proponents on native title and Indigenous cultural heritage compliance and agreements for developments.

Land access

• Pipeline corridors – I have advised Government clients regarding access arrangements for infrastructure corridors.
• Compensation agreements – I have assisted clients to implement landholder compensation agreements for mining projects.