Whitehaven coal
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Our operations in North West NSW take place on Gomeroi Country (also known as Kamilaroi, Gamilaroi or Gamilaraay), one of the four largest Aboriginal nations in Australia. In Queensland’s Bowen Basin, our sites operate on Barada Barna Country, as well as Gaangulu Country (also known as Kangulu, Kaangooloo or Ghungalu).
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First People of Australia. We recognise the Gomeroi People of North West NSW, the Barada Barna People and Gaangulu People of Central Queensland as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we operate and recognise their role as custodians of the land and water.
We aim to work together to empower local communities and help create stronger families and futures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the areas around our operations.
10.6%
of employees identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people1
FY23: 11.1%
$17m
spent with 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses2</sup
FY23: $14.4m
$250,000
donated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations2
FY23: $183,00
1. We have previously reported this metric for our workforce, which includes employees and contractors. As this data is not yet available for contractors in our new Queensland mines, we have shifted to reporting employee representation.
2. Excludes Queensland mines. On 100% joint venture basis.
For a deeper look at how we empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, refer to our
Sustainability Report 2024.
