In the context of the predicted significant impacts of drought and climate change, securing Indigenous cultural water rights will become increasingly important. (humanrights.gov.au)
This will require the inclusion of enforceable cultural water allocations. (humanrights.gov.au)
With the likelihood of more droughts and reduced flows, it will become increasingly important to promote greater understanding and recognition of Indigenous cultural water rights and the unique spiritual and cultural relationship that Indigenous peoples have with the river system. (humanrights.gov.au)