YMAC is constantly advocating for the recognition of rights and empowerment of Traditional Owners in our representative areas: the Pilbara and Yamatji regions. This includes lobbying all levels of government.
Read a selection of YMAC’s written submissions and similar correspondence on various issues below.
Keep up-to-date on opportunities to provide direct input to open consultations, requests for feedback, etc. by regularly checking YMAC’s Announcements
Letter to Premier: Repeal of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) – 15 August 2023
YMAC submission in relation to the Phase 3 consultation for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 regulations and guidelines – 6 January 2023 (submitted with Phase 1 and Phase 2 submissions)
YMAC submission to WA Biodiscovery Bill consultation – 21 November 2022 (submitted with 2019 submission)
Consultation Draft – Land and Public Works Bill 2022 (WA) – 21 October 2022
Yamatji On-Country Call to Action Statement – 13 October 2022
YMAC submission – LAA amendments diversification leases on Crown land – 9 September 2022
YMAC submission to consultation on the Mining Amendment Bill (No.2) 2021
Letter to Aboriginal Affairs Minister: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act Section 300
YMAC submission on proposed Amendments to the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972
YMAC letter regarding UWA School of Social Sciences proposal for change.
YMAC submission re Native Vegetation Clearing Guidelines
YMAC submission to ‘INDIGENOUS VOICE’ PROPOSALS – REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK
YMAC submission on the Consultation Draft of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2020
YMAC letter to Minister for Mines (DMIRS) COVID-19 – March 2020
Response to Consultation – Biodiscovery Bill – 8 November 2019
YMAC submission to Review of Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 Consultation Phase 2 March 2019
YMAC submission to the Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition July 2018
YMAC submission to the Federal Attorney General on Native Title Act 1993 Reforms – February 2018
YMAC submission to the Senate Committee Hearing on the Cashless Debit Card – October 2017
YMAC submission about the Review of Commonwealth Marine Reserves – March 2015 plus its attached Pilbara Sea Country Plan – March 2010
YMAC submission on the draft Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 – August 2014
YMAC submission on Draft Native Title Amendment Bill – October 2012
Country is our mother, the provider and keeper of cultural belongings. Country and Culture go together. You can’t have one without the other.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians throughout Western Australia, and on whose Country we work. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to their lands and waterways.
We honour and pay respect to Elders, and to their ancestors who survived and cared for Country.
Our offices are located on Whadjuk Country, Southern Yamatji Country, Yinggarda Country, Kariyarra Country, and Yawuru Country. We recognise the continuing culture, traditions, stories and living cultures on these lands and commit to building a brighter future together.
Disclaimer: Caution: Please be advised that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
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