Government scraps agreed solution for heritage surveys

WA Government decides to give second shot to cultural heritage process and Native Title

The WA Government has decided to do a review into Native Title and Aboriginal cultural heritage processes in the state’s exploration and mining industry. They want to look at making outcomes better for both the industry and for Traditional Owners. WA Premier Roger Cook said that the review is crucial for managing cultural heritage. “Native Title is a major feature of the social, cultural and economic landscape in Western Australia, with more tha…

Government scraps agreed solution for heritage surveys

An Aboriginal consultancy that was promised $4.5 million in government funding to facilitate cultural heritage surveys has been forced to halt operations after the money did not arrive.