The area of the agreement is approximately 17.73 square kms, located over specific land parcels in the townships of Georgetown, Mount Surprise, Forsayth, Einasliegh and Oak Park. The area is within the local government Etheridge Shire Council and Cairns & District ATSIC region.
Note: The boundaries shown on the above maps provide approximate locations only. The boundaries should not be used or interpreted for any other reason than to give a general indication of the areas to which agreements apply.
Legal Status:
Registered with the National Native Title Tribunal
Legal Reference:
National Native Title Tribunal File No: QI2003/048
The Ewamian - Etheridge Townships Indigenous Land Use Agreement (the ILUA) allows for the creation of reserves; the change of purpose of a reserve; the issuing of a lease over a reserve; and the excision of a portion of a reserve. The ILUA creates a reserve for sport and recreation and also sets out areas over which reserves for Aboriginal and cultural purposes may be created. Native title in the area is surrendered to the State of Queensland by the native title group.
Detailed Information:
The Ewamian people have secured access to three reserves: Einasleigh, Forsayth and Mt Surprise. They have also secured land and housing in Georgetown.
The Ewamian people have surrendered native title rights over the townships of Einasleigh, Forsayth and Mt Surprise and Georgetown.
Ewamian - Etheridge Townships Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) Map - ( 
