Thousands Call for Delay to ‘Shambolic’ Western Australia Heritage Law

WA Premier Roger Cook looks on as former Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan speaks to media during a press conference at Dumas House in Perth, Australia, on May 29, 2023. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright

Almost 30,000 people have signed a petition calling on the West Australian government to delay the rollout of the state’s Indigenous heritage protection laws.

The opposition says the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act has been “shambolic”, leading to uncertainty and anxiety in the community.