UN rights council to hear Pilbara rock art damage complaint
Pilbara traditional owner Raelene Cooper will address the UN Human Rights Council over potential damage to Murujuga rock art near Woodside's plant.
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“Pilbara traditional owner’s rock art damage complaint goes to UN rights council”
Pilbara rock art damage complaint goes to UN rights council
Key points
- Pilbara traditional owner Raelene Cooper will address the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
- Complaint alleges ongoing industrial damage near Murujuga rock art at the North West Shelf gas hub.
- Woodside’s Murujuga plant extension approval runs until 2070, drawing climate- and heritage concerns.
- Federal Court challenges target Senator Watt’s extension approval; groups seek to overturn it.
- Murujuga rock art is among the world’s oldest, with ongoing debates about protection and development.
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“Pilbara traditional owner’s rock art damage complaint goes to UN rights council”
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8 8 UN rights council to hear Pilbara rock art damage complaint
Pilbara traditional owner Raelene Cooper will address the UN Human Rights Council over potential damage to Murujuga rock art near Woodside's plant.