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AAP: Indigenous people want a clean energy say
Indigenous communities forced to rely on dirty, expensive and unreliable power want a seat at the table to ensure Australia's renewables boom works for them.
Warumungu traditional owner Norman Jupurrurla Frank is part of a network working to ensure projects secure Indigenous jobs and respect native title.
"For too long, our communities have been forced to rely on dirty, expensive and unreliable power that is undermining our people's health and wellbeing," the Tennant Creek man said.
Renew Economy: New alliance to ensure First Nations communities share benefits of wind and solar boom
A new alliance of First Nations groups, clean energy industry bodies, unions and research groups has been established to ensure that Australia’s First Nations share the economic benefits of the booming market for renewable energy projects.
The First Nations Clean Energy Network, unveiled on Tuesday, will serve as a key forum to support First Nations communities and businesses to partner with clean energy projects while also ensuring the protection of First Nations heritage and respect of native title interests.
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