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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to preserve and protect places, areas and objects of particular significance to aboriginals, and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Traditional rights/customary rights Expropriation Protected area Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The purposes of this Act are the preservation and protection from injury or desecration of areas and objects in Australia and in Australian waters, being areas and objects that are of particular significance to Aboriginals in accordance with Aboriginal tradition.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Regulations 1984.

Legislation | Australia | 1984 (2004)

Keyword: Traditional rights/customary rights, Expropriation, Protected area, Indigenous peoples, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX