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Under the NQLC Rules (link to pdf of NQLC Rule book):-

1. The membership of the Corporation shall be open to all adult Aboriginal persons:

• who identify as an Aboriginal, or;
• who is accepted in the community as such, and

is normally and permanently resident in the “Area” of the Corporation as defined within the interpretation of these Rules.

1. The membership of the Corporation shall be open to all adult Aboriginal persons who are members of a Traditional Language or Clan Group within the “Area” of the Corporation.

To apply for membership you need to complete an application form and return same to the NQLC Cairns Office together with the $5.00 membership fee.  Membership applications are considered by the Board at the next most convenient Board meeting.

Download Membership Form from here! (link to pdf of Membership form)

Please note that under the NQLC Rules each member is responsible for keeping the NQLC informed any change of address or contact details.  The Ward which you are eligible to vote in or stand for election to represent will be determine in accordance to the address we have for you on the NQLC membership role.

Please note under the CATSI Act we are required to forward to ORIC a copy of the NQLC membership role at least once per a year.  ORIC publishes on its website the names and address of the NQLC members, if you have any concerns about your name address being published you should speak to one the NQLC Legal Officers.

Has your address your address or contact details changed if so complete the change of address form (link to pdf of change of address Form)and return it to head office.