Inquiry into factors shaping social licence and economic development outcomes in critical minerals projects across Australia

House Standing Committee on Primary Industries

This submission is made by the National Native Title Council in collaboration with the Mabo Centre. It examines the current impact of critical minerals mining and projected activity on the rights of Australian First Nations communities. The submission supports and adopts the nineteen recommendations made by the Central Land Council in their submission, highlighting the urgent need for adequate implementation of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and protections for cultural heritage.