Jul 3, 2026 – 6.34pmThe Albanese government is considering an Indigenous group’s request that it take control of heritage protection of Rottnest Island, arguing the West Australian Labor government is allowing it to be overrun by tourism.The group wants the intervention to guarantee long-term protection of the island and its surrounding waters, which was used as an offshore prison for Indigenous people during the 1800s and early 1900s.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Indigenous bid to protect Rottnest and dark past from tourist overrun
The Albanese government is considering employing sweeping powers that would guarantee long-term protection to Indigenous heritage on the iconic island off Perth.
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