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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Labor accused of trying to ‘silence Aboriginal voices’ over possible changes to gas project consultations

Federal minister for resources Madeleine King
Federal resources minister Madeleine King has rejected claims about the bill, insisting there is no change to assessments and environmental standards will not be watered down. Photograph: Richard Wainwright/AAP

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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