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NT urges Commonwealth to strengthen sacred site laws in wake of Juukan Gorge destruction – ABC News
The nation’s sacred site laws are “weak” and “disgraceful”, according to Northern Territory authorities, who are calling for swift changes to see them overhauled….
The nation’s sacred site laws are “weak” and “disgraceful”, according to Northern Territory authorities, who are calling for swift changes to see them overhauled.
Key points:
- Sacred sites laws are in the spotlight after the destruction of “culturally significant” spots
- NT authorities want to see the Commonwealth adopt its legislation
- Federal Minister Sussan Ley says steps are being taken to “modernise” laws
In the wake of the destruction of Juukan Gorge by Rio Tinto in WA’s Pilbara, and the felling…
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