Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003.
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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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.
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Long title of text
An Act to make provision for Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 6 November 2003. Remaining provisions on 16 April 2004.
Notes
Last amendments up to PRevenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 No. 27 of 9 November 2018. Reprinted as at 9 November 2018.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No