The Tasmanian Greens have tabled a motion reiterating their call for the rich Aboriginal heritage found on the Jordan River levee to be protected, and for the abandonment of the current preferred plan to build a bridge over the levee site in favour of a negotiated outcome with the Aboriginal community.
Greens Leader Nick McKim MP said the Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources (DIER) should abandon its preferred option to build a bridge across the levee site, and instead work together with the Aboriginal community on the identification and development of alternative options for the Brighton bypass.
Mr McKim also noted the deafening silence from the Liberal Party on this issue, and called for them to clearly declare their position on protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage.
“The Jordan River levee site is rich in 45,000 years worth of Aboriginal heritage. It should be protected, and alternative options should be identified and developed in consultation with the Aboriginal community,” said Mr McKim.
Reference: Text of Motion tabled today in Parliament by Greens Leader Nick McKim MP:
That the House:
1. Note the significant Aboriginal cultural heritage at the Jordan River Levy site;
2. Agrees that the preferred option regarding the Brighton Bypass presented by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources not be proceeded with, and that alternative options be identified and developed in consultation with the Aboriginal community.
