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Photo (credit MAC): Drone image of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape, with Rock Art Monitoring Rangers and scientists in foreground.
As the organisation representing Traditional Owners and Custodians for Murujuga in north Western Australia, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC), issues the following comments on a draft decision to refer a nomination for World Heritage Listing of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape:
The Murujuga Cultural Landscape is continuing its journey to being inscribed on the World Heritage List.
The ICOMOS evaluation report and draft decision on the Murujuga Cultural Landscape nomination published by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee this week notes the great quality of the nomination and acknowledges that the cultural landscape has exceptional heritage value.
The evaluation found that Murujuga Cultural Landscape has integrity and authenticity, is in a good state of conservation, and has appropriate protection, management and monitoring.
The evaluation is exceptionally positive about the Murujuga Cultural Landscape and while MAC is deeply disappointed with the recommendation to refer the nomination back to the State Party, we are now working through the recommendations from the report.
Further comments attributable to MAC Chairperson, Mr Peter Hicks:
“It is clear from the ICOMOS report that the Murujuga Cultural Landscape should be on the World Heritage List and we are very proud of our nomination.
“The evaluation report provides the pathway to finalising World Heritage Listing and while the referral adds another small step to our journey, it is a positive outcome and not a rejection.
“While we are disappointed, we are determined to finish our journey and see the Murujuga Cultural Landscape included on the World Heritage List as soon as possible.”
For more information or media inquiries, please contact: communications@murujuga.org.au.