Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Act 2016

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The Act amends the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) to improve reporting requirements in relation to Aboriginal cultural heritage, to introduce provisions regarding Aboriginal intangible heritage, and to establish an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Fund. The Act includes hundreds of amendments with five broad aims: to increase Aboriginal self-determination, make improvements for history, improve Aboriginal cultural heritage management and protection, improve …

Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (VIC)

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Indigenous heritage is protected by a single Act within Victoria, the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (VIC) (Act), which protects Aboriginal Objects, Aboriginal Areas and Aboriginal cultural heritage. The Act is administered by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Act protects Aboriginal cultural heritage and Aboriginal intangible heritage (s.1) which is defined to …