New WA heritage laws close Juukan loophole, levy $10m fines
Brad ThompsonReporter
The Western Australian Government is moving to close a legal loophole that left traditional owners powerless to stop Rio Tinto’s destruction of Juukan Gorge and introduce fines of up to $10 million for damaging heritage sites.
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Brad Thompson writes across business and politics from Western Australia for The Australian Financial Review. Brad is based in our Perth bureau. Connect with Brad on Twitter. Email Brad at brad.thompson@afr.com
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