History shows that 143 Section 18 appeals were raised from 2017–2020 but only one was rejected. The Minister granted 142 mining consents with no right of appeal for Aboriginal people.

Since the 2020 destruction of the rock shelters (or caves) – with evidence of human occupation dating back 46,000 years – in the Pilbara, 23 Section 18 appeals have been raised and 22 mining consents were granted by the Minister, again with no right of appeal for Aboriginal people.