Courtney Houssos says proposed mine would create 860 jobs over its 15-year life and inject $67 million annually into local economy
Tanya Plibersek made declaration under section 10 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, blocking a proposal by Regis Resources to build a tailings dam for its $900m McPhillamys gold project in the headwaters of the Belubula River.
“It is important that both of our governments align our efforts on supporting investment in Australia’s critical minerals while protecting Indigenous heritage, and that these goals are pursued in parallel – not at the expense of one another,” Houssos wrote. Houssos’ August letter was among documents provided to parliament in response to a request by shadow environment minister Jonno Duniam. They also included a letter from NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Paul Scully – previously tabled in the state parliament – outlining the Indigenous heritage protections available under state law.
“We want our federal and state governments to work in partnership so that worthwhile projects can gain approval, create jobs, stimulate local economies and create lasting revenue flows for governments to pay for hospital beds, schools and our first responders. In the case of McPhillamys gold mine, this has not been the case.”
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