Cape York bauxite Senate inquiry launched

A Senate committee will look into issues surrounding bauxite developments in Cape York's Aurukun including benefits for traditional owners.

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Published 24 November 2015 3:55pm

Updated 24 November 2015 3:58pm

Source: AAP

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A Senate committee will investigate bauxite developments in Cape York.

Nationals senator Matt Canavan and Liberals Ian Macdonald and Joanna Lindgren on Tuesday won support for an inquiry into the economic development of bauxite resources in Aurukun.

The committee will look into any native title rights issues, benefits for traditional owners and the process for finalising an exclusive mineral development licence application on the land.

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