WA government backflips on controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-08-09

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After just five weeks in operation, the WA Government has sensationally backflipped on its Aboriginal cultural heritage laws. With no let up to the public outcry, the Premier saw the writing on the wall, and apologised for the stress, confusion and division the legislation has caused.
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