The rock art of Murujuga is comprised of more than a million petroglyphs, spread over 37,000 hectares.
"The consultant will take as long as is needed to prepare the report. There is no statutory time frame," the spokesperson said in a statement.While the reporter may take months to investigate whether industry poses a threat to the millennia-old rock art, Perdaman has already received all the necessary state approvals to begin work on the plant and can begin immediately.
"The Circle of Elders have made it clear on numerous occasions that their preference is for rock art to remain in situ and undisturbed," MAC’s CEO Peter Jeffries"However, [Perdaman] has advised on numerous occasions that this was not possible and Circle of Elders have made their recommendation to relocate these sites on that basis."
"MAC has a vested interest in the legislative protection of Murujuga and we hope that the current reporting process will help to clarify and strengthen some of the heritage protections we rely upon," Mr Jeffries said in a statement.
DanaMorse_ 37 thousand hectares? Bloody large area to be covered by Hunter gatherers.
I find it hypocritical that Western cultures are expected to change and adapt for modern times and embrace other cultural values. Yet other cultures such as aboriginal ones are allowed to celebrate their supposed traditions and force them upon others in the community.
Appointment to waste money, act on it
Yes and they think they’re entitled to - it is obscene