If Murujuga is deserving of world heritage listing, why would anyone want to put more industry there?

Josie Alec and Raelene Cooper

Josie Alec and Raelene Cooper Source: RAELENE

"As a Mardudhunera person, I don't want this project on my Country. If Murujuga is deserving of world heritage listing, why would anyone want to put more industry there?" - Raelene Cooper, Mardudhunera Traditional Owner and a Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation board member.


Traditional Owners and conservationists fear the development of the Perdaman urea plant will greatly accelerate destruction of Murujuga through pollution.

Murujuga is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant and important cultural sites, being the origin of the many ‘songlines’ which span the continent, from west to east.

The area is home to thousands of individual petroglyphs described as ‘the world’s oldest and largest art gallery’ and shortlisted for UNESCO world heritage protection.

 


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