The WA Government has today confirmed it will scrap the controversial Aboriginal Heritage Act and reinstate the 1972 act with some amendments.

Premier Roger Cook spoke with Oliver Peterson on 6PR’s Perth Live.

“It was just clear to me that we got it wrong, and for that, on behalf of the Government I’m saying to the WA community I’m sorry…”

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“I’ve just reached the decision that we cannot implement these laws without a continued division in the community.”