#BREAKING: Tiwi Traditional Owner Dennis Tipakalippa has had his historic win over Santos’ Barossa Gas Project upheld by the Full Federal Court of Australia!
Today's decision sends a message to all gas companies that they cannot sideline First Nations peoples.
More to come.
“We want the whole world to hear our voice.”
“We want the whole world to see our power.”
“We have fought to protect our sea country from the beginning to the end and we will never stop fighting.”
- Tiwi Traditional Owner Dennis Tipakalippa
“Our sea is like our mother - we are part of the sea and the sea is part of us. Santos and every other gas company must take note that this is our country and we must be consulted,” Tiwi Traditional Owner Dennis Tipakalippa said.
“This is a historic victory — David has slayed Goliath.”
“The Court has confirmed unequivocally that Tiwi people have a direct + immediate interest in their sea country + that they must be consulted.”
“Mr Tipakalippa + his community are vindicated once again.” @AlinaLeikin, EDO
This year, Tiwi Traditional Owner Dennis Tipakalippa won his legal challenge arguing Santos had not properly consulted Traditional Owners about their drilling plans in Tiwi Sea Country.
Today, the court upheld our client’s win and dismissed Santos’ arguments that Tiwi Islanders are not required to be consulted about potential impacts to their sea country.
Santos has been ordered to pay Mr Tipakalippa’s costs.
The court’s decision to reject Santos’ appeal will have significant implications for the Barossa gas project, with drilling stalled since early October and Santos now required to go back to the drawing board on their plans.
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It's the first time a coal mine has been challenged on human rights grounds in Australia.
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