Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 (WA)

Category: Legislation
Binomial Name: State of Western Australia
Sub Category:Legislation
Place:
State/Country:Australia
URL: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/aapaa1972359/
Summary Information:
The Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 (WA) repealed earlier Indigenous welfare legislation. It governs most Indigenous land related matters and vests reserves in the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority which promotes the well being and economic advancement of Indigenous Australians.

Related Entries

  • Mark Anderson on behalf of the Spinifex People v State of Western Australia [2000] FCA 1717 (28 November 2000)
  • Clarrie Smith v State of Western Australia [2000] FCA 1249 (29 August 2000)
  • Brown v State of Western Australia [2001] FCA 1462 (19 October 2001)
  • Ngalpil v State of Western Australia [2001] FCA 1140 (20 August 2001)
  • BP (Deceased) on behalf of the Birriliburu People v State of Western Australia [2016] FCA 671
    • Organisation
  • Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority

    • References

    Resource
    State of Western Australia (1972) Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972

    Glossary

    Legislation
    Created:Monday, 26 August 2002
    Modified:Friday, 4 March 2005

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