Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are the custodians of an unbroken cultural legacy spanning many millennia.
The rich stories of the people and the landscapes of this country make Australia unique. First Nations Cultural Heritage tells the story of our past, present, and future.
Every day in Australia First Nations Cultural Heritage is being destroyed, damaged, desecrated, or disturbed. The destruction of the 46,000-year-old Juukan Caves by Rio Tinto horrified the world but was not an isolated occurrence nor was it illegal.
The laws to protect First Nations Cultural Heritage in Australia are broken – urgent reforms are required.
65,000 years. Over 3,000 generations. More than 300 languages.
Photo: Justin McManus
May 8, 2024
Landmark high court ruling finds commonwealth government liable for sacred site damage: Guardian
May 8, 2024
Raising the bar on First Nations cultural heritage protection: Australian Mining Review
May 8, 2024
High Court rejects Crown immunity for sacred sites damage: AFR
Join us in Protecting
Our National Treasures
First Nations Cultural Heritage is 65,000 years of culture and history that must be protected for all future generations, for all Australians and people the world over.
The damage to First Nations Cultural Heritage is a systemic issue. The laws and policies in place to protect Aboriginal Cultural Heritage are for the most part woefully inadequate – focused more on the regulation and facilitation of destruction than the protection of heritage.
We urge and invite people from all backgrounds and all sections of Australian society to gather and support our call to collectively celebrate and protect Australia’s Cultural Heritage.
