The sale of Taylor Point from Rob Prettejohn to the Macernis Group in early October 2024 marks a significant change point in a decades-long campaign for CAFNEC, Traditional Owners, and the Cairns Northern Beaches communities to see the property protected.
CAFNEC has campaigned for many years for Taylor Point to be in public hands and under the management of Djabugay, Yirrganydji Traditional Owners. The site is significant for both its natural, cultural and community history and is an area that many love and want to see protected.
The Macernis Group is a largely unknown organisation, and CAFNEC has not had any contact from the Group. Upon learning of the purchase, CAFNEC has contacted the Macernis Group to better understand the conservation intentions briefly described on the recently created website.
“Taylor Point is so important to Traditional Owners and the Beaches community. It also has significant environmental values, and is an important greenspace for the area. We know that the protection of the environmental and cultural values of Taylor Point, as well as public access for walking are important to the local community.” – Lucy Graham, Director of CAFNEC
“We hope that the new owners are open to meeting with us to ensure that the aspirations of Traditional Owners and community are upheld in the conservation of the site, which the Macernis Group website clearly outlines as a key priority.” – Lucy Graham, Director of CAFNEC
CAFNEC https://cafnec.org.au/save-taylor-point/
The Macernis Group https://macernis-group.com/
