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| Dr Michael O’Kane |
Email: mpbok9@gmail.comPhone: 0437 080 227ABN: 78904327980Qualifications:PhD (Anthropology), BA (Hons 1st Class Anthropology), Grad Dip (Ed). Areas of expertise
Experience:I have written extensively within the arena of native title anthropology, having spent 15 years as a Snr claims anthropologist with NTSV/FNLRS in Victoria (7 of these, first as Research Manager and then as Research Director). I have also consulted as the sole expert on the Yaburarra/Mardudhunera native title claim in Western Australia (WAD 127 of 1997) and was the sole expert on the First Peoples of the Millewa Mallee claim in Victoria (VCD2025/001). In 2018, I was employed as the Director of Research and Business Development/Snr Anthropologist at the NNTT before re-joining FNLRS in 2019. I am an experienced field anthropologist who has worked and consulted extensively throughout Victoria and southern New South Wales, Central Australia, Northern Australia, the Pilbara region of Western Australia and the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in South Australia. As a Research Officer for the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA), I worked extensively throughout central Australia and in the Victoria River District (VRD) of the Northern Territory. I have also conducted field research with environmentalists in the Republic of Ireland and with Dairy Farmers throughout Victoria as the Gardiner Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne from 2006-2010). I am a published author and have held lecturing, tutoring and research positions variously at Monash University, Latrobe University, the University of Melbourne and Victoria University. I am also currently hold the position of Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe University. | |||||||||||
| Susan Dale Donaldson |
Website: anthropologyservices.com.auBusiness name: Environmental & Cultural Services PTY LTDABN: 83 693 537 183Email: susandaledonaldson@bigpond.comPhone: 0405 183 751Membership:Australian Anthropological Society and the Australia International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) National Scientific Committee – Intangible Cultural Heritage (NSC-ICH). Areas of expertise
Experience:Over 25 years’ experience working with Aboriginal people and agencies in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD and the NT. Employed by the Central Land Council as a regional anthropologist (1998 – 2001) prior to establishing a private consultancy (2001 – present). Held a tutoring position at the University of Wollongong (2007 – 2016). Undertaken applied anthropological research under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NSW) Act 1983, the National Parks and Wildlife (NSW) Act 1974, the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976, the Marine Parks (NSW) Act 2007, the Fisheries Management (NSW) Act 1994, the Aboriginal Heritage Act (VIC), 2006, the Environmental, Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Marine Estate Management Act (NSW) 2014, the Northern Territory Sacred Sites Act 1989, the West Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972, the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1996. Awarded consultancy contracts with a wide range of organisations including National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), Central Land Council (CLC), Northern Land Council (CLC), Tiwi Land Council (TLC), Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC), WA Department of Conservation and Land Management, Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA), Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC), Heritage for NSW, Transport for NSW, NSW Health, Gulaga and Biamanga National Parks Boards of Management, Manly City Council, Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council. Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council, Batemans Bay Local Aboriginal Land Council, Batemans Marine Park, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), NSWDepartment of Primary Industries and NTSCorp. Currently roles include anthropological advisor to the Aboriginal Land Commissioner, the Hon Justice Jenny Blokland, in the Finniss River Regional Land Claim (no. 237), NT. Qualifications* Bachelor of Arts Macquarie University 1997 (Anthropology and Resource Management); | |||||||||||
| Virginie Branchut |
Email: virginie.branchut@gmail.comM: 0405 309 274.Skills:
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| Dr Tim Pilbrow |
Email: tim.pilbrow@socialcontext.com.auM: 0432 972 188Tim is an accredited mediator and internationally-experienced anthropologist, with a research background in the ethnography of collective identities and the socially integrative dimensions of conflict and dispute. He has been actively engaged in native title research in Victoria since 2006, as an employee of First Nations Legal & Research Services (2006-2018) and through his consultancy, Social Context (since 2019). Tim has experience bringing anthropological insights to the development of decision-making structures and processes for Traditional Owner corporations that reflect Traditional Owners’ existing practices. Through this work Tim has gained experience in mediating the interests, views and practices of differently situated parties. Tim has a doctorate in sociocultural anthropology (New York University), and BA Honours in languages and linguistics (Monash University). Tim has published book chapters and journal articles on native title anthropology, social change, and the anthropology of conflict. Tim is a fellow of the Australian Anthropological Society since 2006, including a stint as President (2024-2025). Tim’s mediation and facilitation skills draw on his training in Transformative Mediation, Deep Democracy facilitation, User Experience Design, and the collaborative action methods of Strategic Doing. He has been accredited as a mediator under the Australian national mediation standards (AMDRAS) since 2014. | |||||||||||
| Dr. Paul A. Dottin |
Email: padottin@icloud.comM: 0402 446 330Profession:I am a consultant anthropologist who conducts ethnographic and social surroundings surveys in South Australia and Western Australia. I am interested also in Native Title claims and determination, Aboriginal / Proponent agreements, and Culture-loss compensation. Professional Strength:Advanced Interdisciplinary Reasoning Excellent Social Intelligence Professional Experience:
Qualifications:PhD in Comparative Studies (Florida Atlantic University, USA) | |||||||||||
| Dortch and Cuthbert Pty Ltd trading as Dortch Cuthbert |
Website: dortchcuthbert.com.auAddress: PO Box 30, Fremantle, 6959ABN: 25 128 976 205Principal Anthropologist: Dirima Cuthbert, dirima@dortchcuthbert.com.au, 0409 178 797Principal Archaeologist: Joe Dortch, joe@dortchcuthbert.com.au, 0428 601 008Summary of Experience:Dirima Cuthbert (MEnvDes; BEnvDes; BSc (Hons. Anthropology)) is an experienced anthropologist and environmental designer, having worked with First Peoples since 1996. Her cross-disciplinary approach is useful in revealing and regenerating connections between people and places. Dirima is Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, a Professional and committee member of the Anthropological Society of Western Australia and a member of the Australian Anthropological Society. Joe Dortch (PhD, Archaeology, BA (Hons. Archaeology)) has worked with Traditional Owners across Western Australia since 1992. Joe is a leading archaeological researcher, having produced over 60 peer-reviewed publications with Indigenous and academic collaborators. Specialty areas include environmental archaeology and heritage management plans. He is Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, a Research Associate at the Western Australian Museum, a Full Member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. and committee member of the Australian Archaeological Association. Together, Joe and Dirima have completed hundreds of projects across Western Australia, with demonstrated capability in engaging and maintaining relationships with Traditional Owners, Native Title parties, proponents and others. Skills:
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| Gareth Lewis |
Email: glanthropology@gmail.comM: 0428 810 589Website: www.glanthropology.com/Summary of Experience and Skills:Experience:
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| Suzanne Ingram |
Email: zus@tribalcelebrity.com.auM: 0400 983 812Suzanne Ingram is an interdisciplinary researcher in health communication and anthropology, focusing on the reshaping of Aboriginal personhood and social organisation in Australia. She is a consultant on Wiradjuri contemporary issues and heritage. Her scholarly work has been featured on national broadcast networks, and she is a published author in mainstream Australian media. Since 2022, Suzanne has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council, a legislated entity under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983). She is currently completing her PhD in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. | |||||||||||
| Dr Mahnaz Alimardanian |
Email: consulting@piir.com.auM: 0411 515 522Website: www.piir.com.auExperience:I am a social scientist with professional research experience in socio-cultural anthropology, and in conducting applied research.
– Preparation of expert evidence reports (fieldwork and desktop research) – Community engagement, consultation, and evaluation – Community engagement and consultation In PiiR Consulting, the following key principles guide community engagement and research: Free Prior Informed Consent, Privacy of personal information, Respect of the ownership of information, and Commitment to the best practice guidelines and standards including United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Code of Ethics (Australian Anthropological Society), Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies), and Expert Evidence Practice Note (Federal Court of Australia). | |||||||||||
| Archae-aus – Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Management Consultants | Archae-aus Perth WA |
Email: office@archae-aus.com.auM: (+61) 08 9433 1127Address: 1/107 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle WA 6159Website: www.archae-aus.com.auStaff anthropologists (alphabetical order of surname):Koa Jaensch, Dr Adele Millard, Phoebe Oliver, Dr Jaimal Sandhu, Dr Janelle White. Collective areas of anthropological expertise: native title research in land, sea, regional, and urban settings; cultural heritage research and management; customary marine tenure; public health; Indigenous genealogy; cultural mapping; GIS mapping; ethnographic compliance; due diligence assessments; project coordination; facilitating cultural camps for intergenerational knowledge sharing; oral history recording; environmental monitoring; Indigenous economic development; cultural capacity building; social inclusion; ethnographic and documentary filmmaking; academic research; education and training; working with Indigenous communities, governments, academic institutions, and NGOs. Experience:
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| Dr Catherine Wohlan |
Email: catherine.wohlan@gmail.comM: 0488 992 616Worked in native title and related areas since 1996, including experience working in the private sector for indigenous land councils and as a consultant. | |||||||||||
| Allison Thatcher |
Email: alli_thatch@yahoo.com.auM: 0439 030 491Address: 71 Tanami Drive, Bilingurr (Broome) WA, 6725Summary of Experience and Skills:Education:* Master of Anthropology (Advanced), Australian National University (2017); Experience:
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| Emily Sexton |
Website – www.pbclink.com.auLinkedin – pbclinkAreas of ExpertiseWorking with boards and operations teams across all aspects of PBC operations, governance, business and strategy. Experience
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| Dr James Rose |
Email: jrose@relational.net.auW: www.relational.net.auABN: 61 748 524 226PhD, BA(Hons) Social Anthropology; Director and Senior Consultant Social Anthropologist, RMA (Relational Modelling & Analysis)Areas of Expertise
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| Dr Pamela McGrath |
Email: pammcgrath@bigpond.comM: 0439 958 646Canberra basedAreas of Expertise:
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| Kim McCaul |
Email: kcmccaul@culturematters.com.auM: 0437 063 336Website – www.culturematters.com.auExperience:
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| Dr Michael Lucas |
Email: Michaellucas@empius.com.auM: 0484 957 535Website – www.empius.com.auAreas of interest:
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| Daisy Goodwin |
Email: daisygoodwin@outlook.comM: 0435 575 941LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daisygoodwinAbout:Daisy Goodwin, BA, MA, is a cultural and environmental anthropologist with over eight years of experience working across regional Western Australia supporting Aboriginal-led land and sea initiatives and advocating for First Nations interests across government and industry. Core Services:
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| Craig Elliott |
Email: elliott.craig64@gmail.comM: 0408 891 140Specific areas of expertise and interest:* Native Title and NT Land Rights claim research and reporting; Experience:
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| Dr Kim de Rijke |
Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, University of Queensland.Email: k.derijke@uq.edu.auSpecific areas of expertise and interest:Native title claim research and reporting, including expert evidence for the Federal Court, peer reviews, Indigenous Land Use Agreements, cultural heritage/cultural values research, social impact assessment. ExperienceNative title claim research, expert evidence in the Federal Court, joint expert conferences, peer review, research addressing membership disputes and overlapping claims, cultural values studies, research in post-determination settings addressing conflicts about rights in land in the context of mining. | |||||||||||
| Dr Shaun Canning |
Australian Cultural Heritage Management.Shaun Canning is the primary contact.Website – www.achm.com.au
Dr Shaun Canning Managing Director and Principal Heritage Advisor Australian Cultural Heritage Management ADELAIDE | BRISBANE |MELBOURNE | PERTH | SYDNEY T: 1300 724 913 | |||||||||||
| Sean Calderwood (Calderwood the Consultant) |
Email: seancalderwood37@gmail.comMobile: 0439971169Experience:Sean is available for work in the following fields:
Sean has been the male anthropologist on four successful native title determinations (all in WA), two as the sole anthropologist, and a further two with a female anthropologist. | |||||||||||
| Dr Stephen Bennetts |
Email: Stephen.Bennetts@hotmail.comQUALSPhD (Anthropology) 2013, University of Western Australia | |||||||||||


