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A “Juukan Gorge in slow motion" is underway on Burrup Peninsula – Josie Alec

Kuruma Marduthunera custodian, Josie Alec argues the views of Traditional Owners and Elders have been given little to no consideration.

Kuruma Marduthunera custodian, Josie Alec argues the views of Traditional Owners and Elders have been given little to no consideration. Source: Josie Alec

Traditional Owners and conservationists are concerned the development of Perdaman Urea Plant in WA will result in further desecration and destruction of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage sites some of which are under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage listing. Traditional Owner Josie Alec says what is taking place on Burrup Peninsula (next to the site of the projected development) is another Juukan Gorge in the making, albeit in slow motion.


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By Bertrand Tungandame

Source: SBS


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Traditional Owners and conservationists are concerned the development of Perdaman Urea Plant in WA will result in further desecration and destruction of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage sites some of which are under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage listing. Traditional Owner Josie Alec says what is taking place on Burrup Peninsula (next to the site of the projected development) is another Juukan Gorge in the making, albeit in slow motion.



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