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ABC: Victorian farmer charged with harming Lake...

09 April 2024

A pile of rocks from the partially destroyed kooyang stone arrangement at Lake Bolac

ABC: Victorian farmer charged with harming Lake Bolac stone arrangement

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AAPA Opinion: Future is guarded by sacred sites law

17 November 2024

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Dr Benedict Scambary, CEO of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority, wrote in the NT News that AAPA is one of the strengths of the Territory. It is when its processes are not followed, that you hear about sacred sites in the news.

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A record-breaking fine at Gunlom confirms the importance of sacred site protection

23 October 2024

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The NT Local Court today fined Parks Australia $200,000 marking the end of a long-running legal battle over unauthorised works near the sacred site of Gunlom Falls. At the two-day hearing at Gunlom Falls, the Director of National Parks pled guilty and was sentenced to a $200,000 fine, the largest penalty ever awarded under the Sacred Sites Act.

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Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority v McArthur River Mine

18 June 2024

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Today the Northern Territory Local Court heard the first mention of an alleged breach of section 34 of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989 (NT) (“the Act”) by McArthur River Mine. The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (the AAPA) alleges that McArthur River Mine worked on the Damangani sacred site without an Authority Certificate.

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Territory Day celebrations at Mindil Beach

11 June 2024

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The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority has not provided any advice recommending Territory Day celebrations be moved from Mindil Beach. Any decisions regarding event planning and location are a matter for the organiser.

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