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Ghow Swamp, a site of deep Aboriginal significance, has been officially protected under Victorian law and is being considered for national heritage status amid ongoing debates over land use and Indigenous rights.
Ghow Swamp, a site of deep Aboriginal cultural significance for tens of thousands of years, has been declared an Aboriginal Place under Victorian law, ensuring its protection.
It is now being considered for inclusion on Australia’s National Heritage List, a move supported by the Yorta Yorta Nation and federal authorities.
The nomination aims to preserve the area’s ecological and Indigenous heritage, though it has drawn criticism from some local officials, including Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh, who opposes similar efforts for nearby Kow Swamp, warning of excessive restrictions on land use and public access.
The final decision on Ghow Swamp will depend on a comprehensive assessment and stakeholder consultation, reflecting ongoing national debates over heritage recognition, land management, and Indigenous rights.
Ghow Swamp, un sitio de profunda importancia aborigen, ha sido oficialmente protegido bajo la ley victoriana y está siendo considerado para el estatus de patrimonio nacional en medio de debates en curso sobre el uso de la tierra y los derechos indígenas.