The John Howard government went to great lengths to build a nuclear waste facility near Woomera, but failed ... advocated for the extinguishment of indigenous native titles “either by surrender ...

Shane Wright inside the Woomera Prohibited Area. Mr Wright is a former Indigenous liaison officer. Source: SBS News / SBS News. Mr Wright says it is clear the department was not following the policy.

Government sources rejected suggestions the decision not to appeal was motivated by not wanting to anger Indigenous people ... the favoured location is the Woomera rocket range in remote SA ...