Sacred Aboriginal sites are yet again at risk in the Pilbara. But tourism can help protect Australia’s rich cultural heritage

Nicole Curtin; Clinton Walker; Tracy Woodroffe

Sacred Aboriginal sites are yet again at risk in the Pilbara. But tourism can help protect Australia’s rich cultural heritage

Nicole Curtin, Clinton Walker, Tracy Woodroffe

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An application from Traditional Owners to block the construction of a fertiliser plant near ancient rock art in the Pilbara was denied by the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week. This decision is deeply concerning, and points to a much larger problem with Indigenous heritage management.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Media Group Ltd
Publication status	Published - 26 Aug 2022

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Sacred Aboriginal sites are yet again at risk in the Pilbara. But tourism can help protect Australia’s rich cultural heritage

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