Managed by a board of Directors representing the Kabi Kabi peoples, KKPAC works hard to create opportunities and positive outcomes for all Kabi Kabi people and country.
As the Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) and Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) for the Kabi Kabi People, KKPAC is responsible for managing and protecting our Native Title rights and interests, as recognised under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). We act as the legal entity that holds Native Title on behalf of all Kabi Kabi People, ensuring our cultural heritage is preserved, our rights to country are upheld, and that we can make decisions about our lands and waters in accordance with our customs and laws.
Our work includes negotiating and managing agreements with government and industry, protecting important cultural sites, supporting sustainable land and sea management through programs like our Ranger teams and creating pathways for social and economic development. We are also responsible for engaging with our members to provide information on current work, encourage participation in decision-making and maintaining a strong connection between our people and our country.
Our strategic vision is that Kabi Kabi peoples are flourishing in two worlds, through a deep knowing of our identity and by asserting our rightful role as modern stewards of our estate.
Native Title Determination for Kabi Kabi People
On 17 June 2024, the Federal Court of Australia handed down a consent determination recognising that Native Title exists over Kabi Kabi Country. The hearing was held in Brisbane, with Kabi Kabi Elders, community members, and representatives in attendance.
The determination confirms the Kabi Kabi People’s native title rights and interests over a significant area across the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Fraser Coast, and Bundaberg regions. It reflects the continued connection of the Kabi Kabi People to our lands and waters under traditional laws and customs.
The determination was made by consent, following years of research, negotiation, and legal process. It marks a formal legal recognition of what Kabi Kabi People have always maintained—that our connection to Country is ongoing and deeply held.
Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation (KKPAC) has been established as the Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) to hold and manage these rights on behalf of the Kabi Kabi People.
This determination provides a legal foundation for future decision-making, cultural heritage protection, and engagement with government and proponents in relation to Country. It represents a key step forward in asserting Kabi Kabi cultural authority and supporting our long-term aspirations for Country and community.