Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth)

Category: Legislation
Binomial Name: Australian Commonwealth Government
Sub Category:Legislation
Place:
State/Country:Australia
Summary Information:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act is intended to preserve and protect places, areas and objects in Australia and Australian waters, that are places, areas or objects of particular significance to Aboriginals in accordance with Aboriginal tradition (see s 4).

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    • References

    Resource
    Commonwealth Government of Australia (1984) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984

    Glossary

    Legislation
    Created:Monday, 23 December 2002
    Modified:Friday, 4 March 2005

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