Sam Gillis is a senior associate in our planning, environment and first nations practice
Sam specialises in providing advice on land tenure and access requirements and native title and cultural heritage matters arising from major resources, infrastructure and energy projects in Australia.
He primarily advises clients on future act processes and potential native title compensation liability arising under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Sam's practice focuses on negotiating native title and cultural heritage agreements between clients and traditional owner groups, including ILUAs and project specific agreements, to provide a pathway to development.
Sam also has experience advising clients on private mergers & acquisitions and construction and procurement contracting.
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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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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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Further litigation of First Nations consultation rights for offshore projects in the wake of Tipakalippa
06 Jun 2024
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Update on Federal cultural heritage protection applications
06 Jun 2024
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