Dean Smith (WA, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

In the very short time that is available to me, I would just say that I was very happy to give way to Senator Thorpe and Senator Dodson to make their contributions, and I concur with some of what Senator Chisholm has also had to say.

Eighteen months after the destruction of the Juukan Gorge, which we know to be of such tremendous heritage value to Indigenous people in my home state of Western Australia, people should ask themselves, 'What has changed?' In the report there are some additional comments from myself and others that make it very, very clear that Rio Tinto should not get off scot-free. To date there has been little or no financial penalty to Rio Tinto. This is outrageous.

In addition to those comments, I also make the point that Rio should be held accountable, and Rio's actions should not reflect on the resources industry in my home state of Western Australia or, indeed, across the country. I encourage you to read the additional comments. I absolutely support a judicial inquiry into Rio Tinto's actions. Thank you.