Renewable energy company ACEREZ has acknowledged responsibility for the destruction of a significant Aboriginal rock shelter. The company has introduced new, stricter cultural heritage protocols following the incident, which resulted in irreparable damage to the site. Details regarding the location and specific cultural significance of the shelter have not been widely released. ACEREZ’s admission of “failures” suggests shortcomings in prior site assessment and protection measures. The new protocols aim to prevent similar incidents from occurring during future project developments. This event highlights ongoing concerns regarding the protection of Indigenous cultural heritage during the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure. The company faces scrutiny from Indigenous groups and heritage advocates regarding the extent of the damage and the adequacy of the response.