Labor accused of trying to ‘silence Aboriginal voices’ over possible changes to gas project consultations
by Paul Karp Chief political correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#6JR2Z)
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An Indigenous activist who took on Woodside in the federal court has accused Labor of seeking to silence Aboriginal voices" over changes that may water down consultation requirements for offshore gas development.
Raelene Cooper, a Mardudhunera woman and founder of the organisation Save Our Songlines, has spoken out about a bill that aims to preserve approvals for offshore gas projects against reconsideration if rules are tightened in future.
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