''Why do you say the rationale is secret? You may or may not agree with it, but it's been disclosed''
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long on opinion, short on facts
Indigenous heritage claims related to the headwaters of the Belubula River, a site of cultural significance to the Wiradjuri people. This decision was made under Section 10 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act, which allows Indigenous groups to seek protection for areas of cultural importance from development activities
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.Key points regarding the decision include:
Cultural Significance: The Wiradjuri elders argued that the headwaters and the Belubula River are of extreme cultural importance, with concerns that mining activities could destroy significant cultural landscapes and "songlines" associated with their heritage
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