Iluka acknowledges that sites of cultural significance provide Aboriginal people and all Australians with a crucial link to our shared past, present and future health and wellbeing. Sites of significance are of immense historical, cultural, scientific, educational, economic, conservation, environmental and social importance to us all and especially to Aboriginal people.
Aboriginal people who are the local Traditional Owners of those sites have a deep cultural and spiritual connection to Country that comes with a responsibility to act as protectors and custodians which Iluka respects. To ensure sites are protected and managed appropriately partnerships based on trust, integrity, respect and transparency are essential.
Iluka is committed to working with Traditional Owners to build mutually beneficial partnerships so that any potential impacts from our activities at Eneabba are identified and addressed appropriately. To achieve this Iluka has commenced discussions with local Traditional Owners, the Yamatji Nation, to commence developing a targeted package of protection and management options that enable their custodian responsibilities to be met and to fulfil any requirements under Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 including new provisions likely as part of the current review.
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