Energy Giants Probed on Commitment to Indigenous Cultural Heritage

Oil producers are concerned that new consultation requirements would prevent offshore oil projects from being approved.

Woodside's Cossack Pioneer oil production facility off the northwest coast of Australia. AFP via Getty Images

Major Australian petroleum producers have been pressured about whether they provide “adequate” consultation with Indigenous groups regarding new offshore oil projects.

The country’s Senate is investigating a bill imposing stricter requirements on energy firms to consider Indigenous cultural heritage.