UN rights council to hear Pilbara rock art damage complaint
They publishedPilbara traditional owner’s rock art damage complaint goes to UN rights council
21 Sept, 08:50ZUN rights council to hear Pilbara rock art damage complaint
21 Sept, 08:50ZPilbara rock art damage complaint goes to UN rights council
First reporttheage.com.au · 21 Sept, 08:50Z
Latest reportsmh.com.au · 21 Sept, 08:50Z
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Why it matters
What
Pilbara traditional owner Raelene Cooper will address the UN Human Rights Council over potential damage to Murujuga rock art near Woodside's plant.
Why
Australian groups say protections are inadequate, while court challenges argue the gas hub extension worsens climate impacts and harms ancient art.
Watch
The council hearing, UNESCO's involvement, and Federal Court challenges to the North West Shelf gas hub's approved extension until 2070.
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Summary
- Pilbara traditional owner Raelene Cooper will address the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
- The complaint concerns potential damage to Murujuga rock art near Woodside's Murujuga plant.
- North West Shelf gas hub extension approved until 2070, prompting court challenges.
- Federal Court challenges argue the extension worsens climate impacts and harms ancient art.
- Australian groups allege government protections for Murujuga are inadequate; UNESCO involved.
Summary
- 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.