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Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land-use planning Cultural heritage Traditional rights/customary rights
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 6 November 2003. Remaining provisions on 16 April 2004.
Abstract

This Act provides for the effective recognition, protection and conservation of the Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. The Act consists of 10 Parts divided into 167 sections: Preliminary (1); Ownership, custodianship and possession of Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage (2); Protection of Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage (3); Native title parties, Torres Strait Islander parties and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage (4); Collection and management of Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage information (5); Cultural heritage studies (6); Cultural heritage management plans (7); Investigation and enforcement (8); Miscellaneous provisions (9) and Transitional provisions (10). The Act is completed by one Schedule.

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