Governance

The First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Development Corporation Ltd
(FNBGGGTB DevCo) is part of the group of charitable entities, collectively know as FNBGGGTB Group Companies.

The FNBGGGTB Group Companies were set up to:

1. Exercise the native title rights of the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People of the Gladstone, Bundaberg and North Burnett regions,
2.Manage native title and other benefits for the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People
3. Undertake nation rebuilding activities.

The companies in the group are First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC; Port Curtis Coral Coast Ltd as trustee for the Port Curtis Coral Coast Aboriginal People Charitable Trust; and First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Development Corporation Ltd.

The First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Aboriginal
Corporation

RNTBC is a prescribed body corporate (PBC) and ACNC registered charity. The PBC is the holder of the primary assets (being the native title and cultural heritage) as required under Australian law. The PBC is responsible for managing the native title rights and interests of the Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People.

Port Curtis Coral Coast Ltd as trustee for the Port Curtis Coral Coast Aboriginal People
Charitable Trust

PCCC Trust is a charitable trust that manages and invests all income and property (the secondary assets), including that derived from the exercise of the native title and cultural heritage rights, to protect and grow it for the benefit of the First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Peoples.

First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Development
Corporation Ltd

DevCo is a charity responsible for the delivery of the operations of all the entities within the
group. DevCo is responsible for developing the plans that implement the strategic priorities
identified by the PBC. As the operational arm, it assumes the risk for these activities and, thus,
is only granted sufficient funds from the trust to enable it to carry out its functions without
risking the primary and secondary assets.

Traditional Owner (TO) Nation Companies

The Governance Framework of the group also contemplates four traditional owner (TO) Nation Companies, with each one representing the interests of one of the TO Nations - Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda – and allowing each TO Nation a measure of self-determination within the group’s nation rebuilding framework.

PCCC Corporate Plan 2017 - 2030

PCCC Ltd is committed to self-determination for PCCC people and supports community, social and economic development programs that are delivered by the people, for the people. PCCC Ltd has various Programs and a strong model for delivering successful and sustainable programs.

Information related to the Board and Governance of the PCCC Trust can be found here including regular updates from Board Meetings, Membership Forms and processes and PCCC Trust Corporate Calendar.

Since Consent the PCCC Ltd has provided administrative and operational support to the First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang People Aboriginal Corporation RNTPBC (PBC). This is an enormous privilege to help manage all Cultural Heritage for the Bundaberg, Gladstone and North Burnett Regions and for all TUMRA Land and Sea Claim rights and responsibilities for PCCC people.

The PBC has been committed to building capacity for PCCC people and key to this is respecting our Elders, maintaining our culture, ensuring PCCC language, care of country responsibilities and cultural practices are honoured and continued.

Our Elders and Culture Committee are currently preparing Policies and Programs to promote and support our Elders and keep our culture strong.

The Terms of Reference for the Committee are:

Creation of an Elders Council;
Ongoing maintenance and supporting of PCCC Cultural and Language Programs;
Supporting PCCC Elders by developing appropriate Socio programs;
Assist with leadership and caring of country responsibilities and PCCC land use strategies

In addition to supporting the PBC and PCCC, Elders are also pivotal in helping manage the Cultural Heritage and TUMRA activities across our land and sea claim.

View PCCC Corporate Plan 2017 - 2030

Governance

The First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Aboriginal Corporation

Port Curtis Coral Coast Ltd as trustee for the Port Curtis Coral Coast Aboriginal People Charitable Trust

First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People Development Corporation Ltd