Joel Moss is a counsel in our planning, environment and first nations practice
Joel specialises in resources and indigenous land law, and has worked both in private and public practice acting for industry, government and indigenous groups.
Joel advises clients on native title, cultural heritage, indigenous land rights, tenure and land acquisition issues in relation to major resource and infrastructure projects, and assists clients navigate regulatory processes, secure project approvals, implement agreements and manage stakeholder issues.
Prior to joining Ashurst, Joel worked as a senior lawyer for the Queensland Government's Department of Natural Resources and Mines. In 2016, Joel completed a secondment to the Northern Land Council, where he acted for Aboriginal landowners on mining and petroleum projects in the Northern Territory.
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Native Title Year in Review 2023-2024
We are once again delighted to publish our ninth annual Native Title Year in Review.
18 Jun 2024
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Next generation good faith issues – Gomeroi v Santos appeal
18 Jun 2024
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High price of poor conduct – unreasonable conduct risks costs order
13 Jun 2024
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Director of National Parks criminally liable for breaches of Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act
12 Jun 2024
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NSW Court clarifies meaning of "lawfully used or occupied" in Aboriginal Land Rights Act
12 Jun 2024
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Federal Court confirms river mouth can be granted under ALRA
12 Jun 2024
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Full Court considers connection but High Court to have final word
11 Jun 2024
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Federal Court makes negative determination of native title
07 Jun 2024
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Doctrine of frustration considered for native title agreement
06 Jun 2024
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Update on Federal cultural heritage protection applications
06 Jun 2024
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