The Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review

The Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) is reviewing the performance of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) (PDF, 649 kB)* and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) (PDF, 657 kB)*

• Review paper: Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review (PDF, 82 kB)*
• Fact sheet: Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review (PDF, 51 kB)*

Submissions have now closed. A report is being compiled on the review findings.

For further information about the review, contact:

Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review
Department of Natural Resources and Water
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001

Telephone: (07) 3225 2714
Fax: (07) 3405 6899
Email: Indigenous Cultural Heritage Acts Review

Background

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003 recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the primary authority on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage—aiming to facilitate the continuation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, traditions and customs.

The Acts were introduced to replace the Cultural Record (Landscapes Queensland and Queensland Estate) Act 1987 and their efficacy and efficiency must be reviewed by mid-April 2009.

NRW is reviewing the Acts to determine if they are working as planned and fulfilling their main purpose—that is, to provide effective recognition, protection and conservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.

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