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Sacred sites watchdog AAPA rejects Parks Australia’s bid to drop Gunlom Falls court case
Indigenous custodians of Kakadu National Park have accused Parks Australia of using “dirty tactics” in asking for court action relating to alleged sacred site offences to be dropped.
Key points:
- Parks Australia has invited the sacred sites watchdog to consider dropping its court action
- The request is made in a letter committing to repair relationships with Kakadu’s Indigenous custodians
- The court case relates to the construction of a walking track that allegedly impacted a sacred site
Parks Australia, which jointly manages the park with traditional owners, is currently facing charges related to the allegedly unauthorised construction of a walking track near the popular Gunlom Falls infinity pool.
The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority…
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