# Event Details - **Event Name**: Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Navigating cultural heritage, native title and land access in WA, and what it means for project delivery in practice.About this EventThe AMEC Cultural Heritage to Native Title Forum, to be held on 18 June, will bring together government, legal and industry leaders to discuss one of the most significant issues facing the mining and exploration sector in Western Australia, land access.As cultural heritage and native title processes continue to evolve, the forum will explore the practical implications for project approvals, agreements, timelines, cost and project delivery across the resources sector.Confirmed speakers include the Western Australian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Hon Don Punch MLA, Justice John Mansfield AM KC, and Mr Glen Kelly, Member of the National Native Title Tribunal, Perth.Justice John Mansfield has been a significant figure in the development of native title in Australia, serving as Aboriginal Land Commissioner for the Northern Territory and bringing extensive experience in Aboriginal land matters. Mr Glen Kelly was instrumental in the negotiation of the Noongar Native Title Settlement, the largest native title settlement in Australian history.The forum will examine the evolving intersection between cultural heritage, native title and project delivery in WA, including discussion around findings from the recent ACIL Allen report and what current reforms and policy discussions could mean in practice for explorers, developers, producers and advisers operating in Western Australia.This is a timely opportunity to hear from leading voices across cultural heritage, native title and land access at a pivotal time for the sector.Agenda8.00 am REGISTRATION OPEN8.30 am Event Starts / Welcome by Warren Pearce, CEO, AMEC8:35 am Welcome to Country8.40 am Sponsor welcome: David Salim, Hetherington8.43 am Hon Don Punch MLA, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Water; Climate Resilience; South West8.53 am Glen Kelly, National Native Title Tribunal member9.08 am Warren Pearce, Chief Executive Officer, AMEC9.23 am Alex Ripper, Executive Director - Native Title Negotiations and Advisory, DPC9.38 am Industry Panel Discussion10.08 am Morning Tea10:40 am Hon John Mansfield AM KC, former Federal Judge11.10 am In Conversation: Hon John Mansfield and Neil van Drunen11.20 am Jared Barnett, Executive Director - Resource Tenure, DMPE11.35 am Damian Roe, Resources and Energy Partner, HopgoodGanim Lawyers11.50 am Industry Panel Discussion12.20 pm What Next? Implications for Industry and AMEC Advocacy12:30 pm Closing Remarks12:32 pm Forum Close - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/perth/forum-cultural-heritage-to-native-title-navigating-land-access-in-wa/100001988974317726 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Novotel Perth Langley - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 165, max: 231, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Perth - **state**: WA - **country**: Australia - **location**: Novotel Perth Langley - **lat**: -31.9589301 - **long**: 115.8678019 - **full address**: Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/10a3e3f2a2149e09d726087dd1fc19965ee8650f086f1597c6bb0e9498580f66-rimg-w1200-h600-dc07445d-gmir.jpg?v=1779808044 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA being held? - **A:** Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Novotel Perth Langley, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA? - **A:** Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA is organized by Association of Mining and Exploration Companies Inc. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Forum: Cultural Heritage to Native Title - Navigating Land Access in WA is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Perth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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