We want a prosperous zero-emissions Australia.
Without true recognition and engagement from indigenous communities, this prosperity is not being extended to all Australians. As we work to support clean, renewable energy opportunities in communities across Australia, we also seek to connect with the knowledge and experiences of those who have been here long before us.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have long lived on and taken care of this country. Their languages, cultures, and histories are deeply connected to these lands and waters. Through all the dispossession and destruction caused by colonisation, still ongoing today, First Nations peoples’ sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, First Nations land.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart, humbly accepting the invitation to walk with First Nations people towards a better future. Recognising the relationship between the clean energy movement and land use, we acknowledge our responsibility to uphold land rights and protect the histories and cultures of First Nations communities. We seek to incorporate this into our work as we continue to deepen our focus on reconciliation.