"Indigenous Australians file human rights complaint with pension funds over Santos gas projects", 27 April 2023

A group of Indigenous Australians [...] filed a human rights complaint against 20 large Australian pension funds for investing in Santos Ltd's (STO.AX) two gas projects, putting pressure on the funds over their fossil fuel investment plans.

Three traditional landowners, in the complaint filed directly with the superannuation funds, alleged the funds had an "obligation to prevent adverse human rights impacts of companies in which they are invested".

Indigenous communities alleged the Barossa and Narrabri gas projects will threaten their culture, livelihood, and risked damage to the environment, including affecting the breeding patterns and nesting grounds of animals.

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Santos did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment but has previously said it undertakes consultation with all key stakeholders for all of its projects.

Commonwealth Super Corp, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, Aware Super and AMP - the five largest pension funds - did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment. The 20 funds collectively manage more than A$1.7 trillion ($1.13 trillion).

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