In a rare public statement, the traditional owner group at the centre of the Juukan Gorge saga has voiced its frustration that a planned visit by federal politicians to the site had been deferred indefinitely because of travel restrictions
"To date, Rio Tinto and others have been given a voice and public stage to present their views on the disaster. The same courtesy has been denied to us by this delay," he said.
“The community deserves the full facts of the Juukan Gorge disaster be told in a timely manner to ensure this kind of tragedy never happens again.” “In light of the amendments, the premier wrote to the chairman, urging that the committee consider alternative means of conducting inquiries, including through online and video conferencing facilities, or deferring its travel.
Rio Tinto's Pilbara neighbours BHP have announced the establishment of a joint council with the Banjima people to provide input into the planning of its South Flank project.
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