Native Title Lawyers in Townsville

Native title law in Townsville

Saylor Legal is based at 5 Woolcock Street, Hyde Park, Townsville. David Saylor has practised native title law from Townsville since 2003, making him one of the most experienced native title lawyers based in the region.

Townsville is the primary service centre for a large number of Traditional Owner groups in North Queensland, from the coastal determination areas around the city to claim areas extending into the Gulf Country, Cape York and inland Queensland. Many of these groups have longstanding relationships with Saylor Legal.

Federal Court jurisdiction

The Federal Court of Australia, Queensland District Registry, has jurisdiction over native title determination applications lodged in the Townsville region. David has appeared in Federal Court native title proceedings arising from determination areas across North Queensland. He has attended consent determination hearings held on country, which for many Traditional Owner groups is the most significant day in the life of their claim.

Services from Townsville

From the Townsville office, David Saylor advises and represents Traditional Owner groups and PBCs on:

• native title claims over land and sea country
• native title compensation proceedings
• ILUA negotiations with government and industry
• Aboriginal cultural heritage management
• PBC governance and CATSI Act compliance
• dispute resolution before the NNTT and Federal Court

How to reach us

5 Woolcock Street, Hyde Park QLD 4812 Phone: (07) 4431 0074 or 0474 244 447 Email: david@saylorlegal.com.au