25/05/2026
The inaugural Queensland Archaeological Colloquium took place on 19 May 2026 at the UQ Atrium located in Brisbane City. The colloquium brought together 100 cultural heritage specialists, industry representatives, academics and Traditional owners from across Queensland to discuss the significant issues and ideas that are affecting cultural heritage within the state, now and into the future.
The coordinating committee for the Colloquium included –
Michael Westaway (UQ)
Shoshanna Grounds (NGH)
Tanja Harding (Everick)
Ian Scott (Everick)
Luke Kirkwoord (Jacobs)
The day started with a Welcome to Country led by Refiti Tovi from the Turrbal People. The rest of the days program was split into four sessions, covering the topics of heritage practice, AI and emerging practices, scientific methods, and policy and reform within the industry. At the end of each session there was a Panel discussion, which were all well received. Everick representatives participated in two of the Panels
· Tanja Harding facilitating discussions around cumulative impacts on Aboriginal cultural heritage through increasing and competing industry development on Country with the high demand for CSG and the push for renewable energy with Iman People representatives Andrew Donges, Dwayne King and Leo Rebel.
· Tim Robins participating in a discussion on the future of cultural heritage practice.
The Colloquium was a huge success, being both thought provoking and engaging. Some of the highlights from the event included Vicus’ approach to dating, the discussion into the harmful effects industries have on cultural heritage, the emerging challenges faced by the rise of AI, and the general future of cultural heritage both legislatively and scientifically.
