The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura who suffered the destruction of a 46,000-year-old rock shelter by a mining company say debate on WA's new legislation have been sidetracked.
abc.net.au/news/juukan-gorge-traditional-owners-urge-no-delay-for-heritage-laws/102513346The traditional owners for the 46,000-year-old Juukan Gorge rock shelter destroyed by Rio Tinto are urging the West Australian government to follow through with enacting its new Aboriginal Heritage Act.
"The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation is not here to create more red tape or to be adversarial, but every day the people we represent feel the loss that happened at Juukan Gorge," Dr Ralph said. Dr Ralph said the solution was for stakeholders to form strong relationships with traditional owner groups so expectations and obligations were clear.
"This includes the introduction of due diligence checklists, risk assessments and education sessions," the statement said.It's alleged a Water Corporation contractor dumped spoil sand on part of the ridge.
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