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"In a significant win for the Gomeroi People, the Federal Court has ruled
climate change impacts must be properly considered when determining whether a
fossil fuel project can go ahead on native title land.
This is the latest in a series of disputes involving First Nations people
fighting to prevent coal, oil and gas projects on their land. It’s part of the
growing trend of First Nations people spearheading climate litigation. For
example, cases involving Raelene Cooper, Dennis Tipakalippa, and Pabai Pabai.
This week’s legal decision is the first of its kind because the Court ruled
climate change must be part of the public interest test before the National
Native Title Tribunal can allow a project to proceed on native title land.
The decision puts native title holders in a stronger position when fighting to
prevent future fossil fuel projects. There’s no guarantee of success, but it’s
clear climate impacts can no longer be dismissed."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
