Australia’s Indigenous elders lose landmark environment case of Torres Strait Islands | The Independent
Indigenous elders lose climate case as judge says protecting islands is a political, not legal, responsibility| The Independent
NEGLIGENCE – representative proceeding on behalf of Torres Strait Islanders against the Commonwealth of Australia – whether the Commonwealth has a duty to take reasonable steps to protect Torres Strait Islanders from the impacts of climate change – whether impacts of marine inundation and erosion caused property damage, loss of fulfilment of Ailan Kastom, and injury, disease or death – whether the loss of fulfilment of Ailan Kastom, the body of customs, traditions and beliefs distinct...| www.judgments.fedcourt.gov.au
Indigenous elders lose climate case as judge says protecting islands is a political, not legal, responsibility| The Independent
The government says all recommendations from a 2018 inquiry into fracking have been met, and oil and gas companies will be able to start applying to frack in the Beetaloo Basin.| www.abc.net.au
When it comes to protection for refugees on the basis of cultural heritage loss, there are very few pathways available.| The Conversation
