Gillarong
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| Postcode(s) | 6765 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 114 m (374 ft) | ||||||||
| Standort | 15 km (9 mi) south of Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Derby-West Kimberley | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kimberley | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Background
Gilaroong is a small Aboriginal community, located adjacent Bayulu 15km south east of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley.
Native Title
The community is located within the Registered Gooniyandi Combined 2 (WAD6008/00) Native Title claim area.
Governance
The community is managed through its incorporated body, Gilaroong Aboriginal Corporation, incorporated under the Aboriginal Councils and Associations Act 1976 on 28 February 1989.
Town Planning
Gilaroong Layout Plan No.1 has been prepared in accordance with State Planning Policy 3.2 Aboriginal Settlements. Layout Plan No.1 was endorsed by the community on 19 May 2011. The Layout Plan map-set and background report can be viewed at http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/1921.asp.
External Links
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations http://www.orac.gov.au/document.aspx?concernID=100727
Native Title Claimant application summary http://www.nntt.gov.au/Applications-And-Determinations/Search-Applications/Pages/Application.aspx?tribunal_file_no=WC00/10