The purpose of the Arakwal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Advisory Committee is to meet as required to assist with the delivery and implementation of the actions in the Memorandum of Understanding between Bundjalung of Byron Bay Aboriginal Corporation (Arakwal) and the Byron Shire Council. The MoU is an Advisory Committee consisting of 2 Councillors as representatives from Council and 3 Arakwal Members as well as the General Manager.

The parties commit to seeking ways together in which Aboriginal interests can be advanced where decisions are to be made about our traditional country and to promote harmonious results for the whole community.

This committee meets quarterly to fulfil Byron Shire Council’s legal obligations under the Native Title Act and facilitate an avenue for our Traditional Owners as recognised under the Native Title Act (1993) the Bundjalung of Byron Bay, Arakwal People, to participate in governance on matters relating to our ancestral homelands.