The Northern Territory s heritage protection laws to come under scrutiny as the work of the Juukan Inquiry continues.
The hearings will take place by teleconference on Tuesday and will be looking at the Top End s cultural protection laws, after concerns were raised by Traditional Owners about the expansion of the Gencore McArthur River mine.
The Central Land Council (CLC), the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority, and the International Council for Monuments and Sites will be among the groups giving evidence.
In it s submission, the Central Land Council urged state and territory governments as well as the Commonwealth to defer any decision that could potentially damage First Nations sites until relevant legislation can provide adequate protection.