First Nations people should have the final say over what happens on their land. But for years, mining corporations have been undermining laws meant to protect cultural heritage, putting thousands of sites at risk.

The recent destruction by Rio Tinto of the 46,000 year old caves at Juukan Gorge in Western Australia was deeply hurtful to the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people, and shocking to us all. The reality is that mining companies routinely damage and disturb Aboriginal culture and sacred sites under existing laws.

Across this continent, First Nations people are leading fights to protect Country and demanding the right to say NO to destructive projects on their land. We must stand with them.

Check out Original Power, Seed Mob, Wangan and Jagalingou Cultural Custodians, and the GetUp! First Nations team to support First Nations-led campaigns to protect Country.