An Authorisation Meeting will be held on Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 29th March 2026 in Novotel Melbourne on Collins (No. 270, Collins St, Melbourne) to consider and approve proposed amendments to the Boonwurrung Native Title Application. Accommodation and some travel assistance will be available for eligible attendees.
It is very important that all people who are descendants of Louisa Briggs and who identify with their Boonwurrung heritage attend this meeting. Attendance is necessary to authorise the application and to properly assert the rights and interests of Boonwurrung People descended from Louisa Briggs.
In 2024, the Federal Court, by agreement between the parties, recognised that:
“Louisa Briggs was a member of the group comprising Boonwurrung people who, at effective sovereignty, held rights and interests in any part of the claim area, under traditional laws and customs.”
To attend this important Authorisation Meeting, you must register by completing the Registration Form available on our home page.
Once you have registered, we will provide further information about:
- the meeting venue
- accommodation arrangements
- travel assistance – Accommodation costs will be covered, and some travel costs will be covered in line with the FNLRS Travel Policy.
- any additional forms that may need to be completed
If you require further information, please contact us at info@blsc.org.au.
This Authorisation Meeting is being convened by the newly appointed lawyer for the Boonwurrung Applicants, Mr Stephen Kenny. Mr Kenny has over 30 years’ experience in native title matters and has acted in nine successful native title claims, including a successful High Court matter. He will provide further updates as the process continues.