Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Act 2013 (No. 18). Country/Territory Australia Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and for related purposes. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 27 March 2013. Abstract The Act, consisting of five Sections, establishes that the Parliament, on behalf of the people of Australia, recognises that the continent and the islands now known as Australia were first occupied by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and so respects the continuing cultures, languages and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In addition, it states that the Minister must cause a review of support for a referendum to amend the Constitution to commence within 12 mo Full text English Website www.comlaw.gov.au; www.legislation.gov.au