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Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders (Land Holding) Act 1985.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the grant of leases in perpetuity and other title in land to members of communities Aborigines or Torres Strait Islanders and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Traditional rights/customary rights Lease Dispute settlement Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act consists of 33 sections grouped under 5 Parts which covers issues related to the application for leases (Part 2), provisions concerning leases (Part 3) and forfeitures of leases (Part 4). The general provisions contained in Part 5 cover also appeal procedures, with the constitution of panels and of appeal tribunals.

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

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Holding Act 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Land tenure, Traditional rights/customary rights, Lease, Dispute settlement, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX