Attachments To Decisions Briefs Regarding The ATSIHP Kings Plain Declaration 2024.

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This FOI release contains departmental briefing materials analysing an application under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (ATSIHP) to declare Kings Plain near Blayney, NSW as a significant Aboriginal area requiring protection from the proposed McPhillamys Gold Mine operated by Regis Resources. The application was lodged by Wiradjuri Elder Ms Nyree Reynolds on 24 October 2020, claiming the area has spiritual significance connected to the Belubula River and its headwaters, contains active Aboriginal sites, and holds national significance relating to NSW Frontier Wars events. The department prepared a formal report and analysis to advise on whether Kings Plain meets the dual legal requirements under section 10 of the ATSIHP Act: that it is a significant Aboriginal area and faces threat of injury or desecration from the mining activities. The brief documents set out the legal framework enabling ministerial