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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.

Future of the mining industry in the Pieman-Gordon region of western Tasmania

Papers & Reports

Summary

The development of the region is predominantly attributable to the mineral industry which has been an integral part of the region for over a hundred years . The region has proved to be exceptionally rich in a variety of mineral deposits and has made a considerable contribution to the State’s development and economy .

Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.