Antinuclear

Tradiational land owners Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) people at forefront of opposition to Adani coal mine

‘Opposition from traditional owners of the land

‘The Wangan and Jagalingou (W&J) people are the traditional owners of the land
on which the Adani group has proposed to build its mine and they argue
that if this mine was to be built on their homelands,
it would irreversibly destroy their customs, culture and heritage. …

‘The Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners Family Council
is at the forefront of the tussle with the Adani group and
have taken the matter to the federal court of Australia.

‘The matter is up for hearing in March 2018 and is being seen
as the last legal hurdle in the way of the Carmichael coal mine. … ‘

‘Note: This is the first in a three-part series 
that will examine how the Adani and Carmichael coal mine has divided the Australian public
and in the process, sparked fierce debate on issues such as
coal-based energy, energy financing, jobs and the rights of indigenous people.’

To continue reading this comprehensive overview go here: 
thewire.in/188092/adanis-australia-story-whats-the-fuss-all-about

October 18, 2017 - Posted by Christina MacPherson | aboriginal issues, Queensland