Maralinga Tjarutja

Maralinga Tjarutja is an Aboriginal people and their traditional lands in South Australia. Historically, these lands witnessed British nuclear tests in the 1950s, which had significant environmental and health impacts. The Maralinga Tjarutja people were displaced during these tests but have since worked to reclaim their rights and land. The term also refers to a land rights settlement that acknowledges their connection to the area and supports their cultural and economic revitalization efforts. Today, Maralinga Tjarutja symbolizes resilience and the ongoing movement towards reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous rights in Australia.