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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for Aboriginal cultural heritage, and for other purposes.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Cultural heritage Basic legislation Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 6 November 2003.
Abstract

The main purpose of this Act is to provide effective recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage, based on respect for Aboriginal knowledge, culture and traditional practices. For achieving effective recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage, this Act provides for the recognition of Aboriginal ownership of Aboriginal human remains wherever held; of Aboriginal cultural heritage of a secret or sacred nature held in State collections; of Aboriginal cultural heritage that is lawfully taken away from an area by an Aboriginal party for the area. It aims at establishing a duty of care for activities that may harm Aboriginal cultural heritage; establishing powers of protection, investigation and enforcement; establishing a database and a register for recording Aboriginal cultural heritage and ensuring Aboriginal people are involved in processes for managing the recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Amended by

Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014.

Legislation | Australia | 2014 (2018)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Mining, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Concession

Source: FAO, FAOLEX