High court rules commonwealth government liable for damage of Kakadu sacred site
Case centring on damage to Gunlom Falls in Kakadu national park overturned as it breaches Sacred Sites ActFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe commonwealth government can be held criminally liable for damages to Indigenous sacred sites, Australia’s highest court has ruled.The high court on Wednesday overturned a decision from the Northern Territory supreme court after Parks Australia caused damage to an Indigenous sacred site in Kakadu national park in 2019.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupSupport for Indigenous Australians is available on 13YARN (13 92 76) and Aboriginal Counselling Services on 0410 539 905. Continue reading...
Case centring on damage to Gunlom Falls in Kakadu national park overturned as it breaches Sacred Sites Act
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The commonwealth government can be held criminally liable for damages to Indigenous sacred sites, Australia’s highest court has ruled.
The high court on Wednesday overturned a decision from the Northern Territory supreme court after Parks Australia caused damage to an Indigenous sacred site in Kakadu national park in 2019.
Support for Indigenous Australians is available on 13YARN (13 92 76) and Aboriginal Counselling Services on 0410 539 905. Continue reading...
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