About this book australian institute of aboriginal and. Certificate iv in aboriginal cultural heritage management. This act is the main governing legislation for retail leasing in victoria. The aboriginal heritage amendment act 2016 vic amendment act came into operation on 1 august 2016 and seeks to enhance the aboriginal cultural heritage management system within victoria. Act does not affect operation of coroners act 1985 10. Now that it is out of special administration it will apply to have its status reinstated.
The aboriginal heritage act 2006 of the state of victoria, australia was enacted to provide for. The victorian halfcaste act in full, an act to amend an act entitled an act to provide for the protection and management of the aboriginal natives of victoria was an extension and expansion of the aboriginal protection act 1869 which gave extensive powers over the lives of aboriginal people to the board for the protection of aborigines. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 for all aboriginal cultural heritage. Aboriginal heritage places are not always identified within heritage overlay controls so check first with your local council. It also provides training to enable registered aboriginal parties and other land managers to meet their cultural heritage management obligations under the aboriginal heritage act 2006. Pdf dr heather builth adjunct research associate, school. Under section 49 of the act, a cultural heritage management plan must be prepared for any project for which an ees has been required. Pdf a completely new approach to indigenous cultural. Aboriginal cultural heritage act how is aboriginal. Return of secret or sacred objects by state entity 23. Victoria administers the aboriginal heritage act 2006.
A function of the rap is to be seen as the expert upon their ultural heritage. Qld, aboriginal heritage act 1988 sa, aboriginal relics act 1975 tas. Victorian current acts search this act aboriginal heritage act 2006 table of provisions part 1preliminary 1. Ownership of secret or sacred objects after the aboriginal heritage amendment act 2016 21b. This 3day workshop provides unaccredited training in aboriginal cultural heritage management. At a local level, registered aboriginal parties raps are the voice of aboriginal people in the. The information papers are available as free downloads from. Key changes to the aboriginal heritage act 2006 maddocks. The plan will need to be prepared to standards prescribed in the aboriginal heritage act 2006 and the aboriginal heritage regulations 2007. The regime which regulates and protects aboriginal heritage in victoria is about to undergo a significant change. The vahc purpose is to work with all victorians for the protection and enjoyment of aboriginal cultural heritage. This experience would have benefited the treaty consultation process as a model that.
Four key themes are then explored through a series of quotes taken from the aboriginal focus group participants. Aos and ahos are appointed by the minister for aboriginal affairs to investigate and monitor compliance with the aboriginal heritage act 2006 and to enforce protection measures when necessary. Objectives the objectives of this act are a to recognise, protect and conserve aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria in ways that are based on respect for aboriginal knowledge and cultural and traditional practices. The aboriginal heritage amendment bill 2015, which was passed by parliament on 22 march 2016, introduces a suite of substantive and administrative changes to the aboriginal heritage act 2006. Cultural integrity as first nations peoples, the rich, thriving cultures, knowledge and diverse experiences of aboriginal people, including where they fit with family, community and society, will be. Act binds the crown part 2ownership and custody of aboriginal cultural heritage division 1underlying principles 12. Do not remove artefacts such as stones or shells from any site. Strengths of australian aboriginal cultural practices in family life and child rearing 3 the paper begins with an exploration of how family is defined in nonindigenous and aboriginal contexts. Victorian aboriginal cultural heritage issues relevant. All members of the vahc are victorian traditional owners and have expertise in relation to aboriginal cultural heritage. Their territory was to the north of the great dividing range in the watersheds of the broken, delatite, coliban. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 the act aims to recognise, protect and conserve aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria, in ways that are based on respect for aboriginal knowledge and cultural and traditional practices.
They lived to the north of and were closely associated with the woiwurrung speaking wurundjeri people. Additional funding will be provided to ensure statutory requirements under the aboriginal heritage act 2006 are met. Aboriginal victoria and the victorian aboriginal heritage council will develop guidance to ensure councils are aware of their responsibilities and of the role and statutory authority of registered aboriginal parties, and the role of other traditional owner groups where no registered aboriginal party is appointed under the. Dr heather builth adjunct research associate, school of geography and environmental science, monash university. Ownership of secret or sacred objects before the aboriginal heritage amendment act 2016 21a. Act 2006, and to determine if a cultural heritage permit should be applied for. Victorian aboriginal cultural heritage issues relevant to the. The findings and recommendations of the aboriginal heritage council. Online registration for this seminar is now closed. Aos must be employees of the victorian public service or an inspector, enforcement officer or authorised officer under another act. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 the act acts primarily to provide for the protection of aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria.
The aboriginal heritage act 2006 and the planning permit process. Victorian aboriginal cultural heritage issues relevant to the investigation into public land use categories the victorian aboriginal heritage council council is a statutory authority established under the aboriginal heritage act 2006 the ah act to provide a state wide voice for aboriginal people on the management of cultural. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 and the planning permit. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 links the protection of aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria with planning and land development processes. Victorian aboriginal heritage act 2006 wurundjeri tribe council. It is an offence under section 27 of the act, to harm aboriginal cultural. Coroners act 1985 final report sent 15th november 2006 1 vals submission to the victorian parliament law reform committee in response to the coroners act 1985 final report sent 15th november 2006 introduction the victorian aboriginal legal service cooperative limited vals pays respect to. Aboriginal victorians wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Aboriginal heritage act 2006 vic this act provides for the protection and management of victorias aboriginal heritage. Outline of relevant existing and new offences under the.
Comparing the nsw aboriginal heritage system with other. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 greater shepparton city. Models to reform aboriginal culture and heritage management in nsw i introduction a aboriginal culture and heritage the lands and waters on which new south wales was established have been owned and nurtured by aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years. The corporations status as a registered aboriginal party rap under the aboriginal heritage act 2006 vic was cancelled when the special administrator was appointed. The heritage act 2017 will repeal and reenact with amendments the heritage act 1995. If you come across any aboriginal cultural heritage, section 24 of the act requires that the discovery of aboriginal cultural heritage places or objects be reported to aboriginal victoria as soon as practicable. Parliamentary documents victorian statute book victorian law today. Strengths of australian aboriginal cultural practices in. Raps are the primary source of advice and knowledge on matters relating to aboriginal places or aboriginal. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 includes a range of enforcement provisions to provide better protection for aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria. As part of the rsa, mitchell river national park has beengranted to the gunaikurnai as aboriginal title by the victorian government and will be managed jointly by gunaikurnai and the victorian government. Cultural heritage due diligence assessment 3 stone june 2016 2.
Aboriginal people have lived a seminomadic existence of fishing, hunting and gathering, and farming eels in victoria for at least 40,000 years. Leases for retail premises on crown land granted under crown land legislation must comply with the requirements of the retail leases act 2003. Statutory protection all victorian registered and unregistered aboriginal cultural heritage sites are protected by the states aboriginal heritage act 2006 commenced may 28th, 2007. The study area contains 30 identified aboriginal cultural heritage sites. It is important to be aware of the fact that all aboriginal sites in nsw are protected under the national parks and wildlife act 1974, and it is an offence to damage or destroy them this includes collecting artefacts without prior permission of the nsw government. The victorian aboriginal heritage councils membership, checks and balances 5. The aboriginal heritage regulations 2018 the regulations give effect to the act through procedures linked to the victorian planning system and other land development. In doing so, the amendment act establishes new provisions and amends numerous existing provisions contained in the aboriginal heritage act 2006 vic act. Registered aboriginal parties raps victorian aboriginal cultural heritage the victorian aboriginal heritage act 2006 recognises aboriginal people as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of aboriginal cultural heritage. The victorian government acknowledges aboriginal and torres strait islander people as the traditional custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their elders, past and present. Division 3 victorian aboriginal heritage register 141 144 victorian aboriginal heritage register 141 144a purposes of the register 142 145 what is in the register. The victorian aboriginal heritage council council is a statutory authority established under the aboriginal heritage act 2006 the aha to provide a state wide voice for aboriginal people on the management of cultural heritage. Indigenous cultural heritage schemes in victoria, queensland and. Overview this is a preliminary submission by traditional owners in victoria to the parliamentary inquiry on rap decisions made by the vahc and the vahc operations.
Pdf the aboriginal cultural heritage act 2003 challenged the hegemony that. A postcontact aboriginal mortuary tree from southwest victoria, australia. They protect and manage the aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria. The findings and recommendations of the victorian heritage council for postcontact aboriginal heritage places where relevant. What must the council do with transferred secret or sacred objects. Aboriginal cultural heritage act how is aboriginal cultural heritage act abbreviated. Planning practice note 45 the aboriginal heritage act 2006 and the planning. The victorian aboriginal heritage act 2006 recognises registered aboriginal parties rap as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of aboriginal cultural heritage as an independent statutory body, we make decisions on who can become a rap in victoria. A rap has a clearly defined statutory function though victorian legislation and regulations, the victorian aboriginal heritage act 2006. The chmp will not be required for the rezoning, unless desired by the developer, but will be required at planning approval. Community strengthening and engagement, self determination and treaty, cultural heritage management and protection.
Victorian native title corporation handed back to members. Aboriginal cultural heritage management training workshops. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 recognises aboriginal people as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of aboriginal cultural heritage. Review of the victorian aboriginal heritage act concludes. The main purpose of this act is to provide for the protection of aboriginal cultural heritage in. On 18 october 20, the victorian aboriginal heritage council council made a decision relating to the wurundjeri tribe land and compensation cultural heritage council inc. This is the website for a free online collection database for basic collection information, managed by.
Outline of relevant existing and new offences under the aboriginal heritage act 2006 vic existing offence provisions under the act offence provision current section within the act a failure of a public entity or university to report the existence of aboriginal ancestral remains to the council s 14. Aboriginal victoria is offering an innovative program for aboriginal victorians with an interest or a role in aboriginal cultural heritage. Significant changes to victorias aboriginal heritage. Victorian aboriginal heritage act 2006 vic system, with significant changes to recognise the network of existing aboriginal organisations in nsw such as land councils and native title groups. A chmp is required under section 47 of the victorian aboriginal heritage act 2006 if any high impact activity is planned in an identified area of cultural heritage sensitivity that has not been subject to significant ground disturbance, as defined in the victorian aboriginal heritage regulations.
Legislation and heritage protections heritage heritage. Victorian aboriginal local government action plan 2016. Aboriginal heritage act 2006 and provides answers to frequently asked questions about aboriginal collection items. Rodney carter, chairperson of the victorian aboriginal heritage council the aboriginal heritage act 2006 provides protection of aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 and aboriginal heritage regulations 2007.
Wurundjeri registered aboriginal party rap application in accordance with the. Protecting heritage and enforcing the act aboriginal victoria. Nineteen of these sites were recorded during a survey for the project and have been submitted to aboriginal affairs victoria for inclusion on the victorian aboriginal heritage register vahr. The aboriginal heritage act 2006 of the state of victoria, australia was enacted to provide for the protection of aboriginal cultural heritage in victoria. You are free to reuse the work under that licence, on the condition that you credit the state of victoria as. Planning type activities can trigger regulatory actions, and principally requiring legislative measures to be addressed. You are free to reuse the work under that licence, on the condition that you. Aboriginal cultural heritage guide landcare victoria. Aboriginal cultural heritage act how is aboriginal cultural. Traditional owner objectives and outcomes for water resource management 16. The taungurong people, also known as the daung wurrung, were thirteen clans who spoke the daungwurrung language and were part of the kulin alliance of indigenous australians. Aboriginal victorians, the aboriginal australians of victoria, australia, occupied the land for tens of thousands of years prior to european settlement. The heritage bill 2016 was introduced to the legislative assembly on 8 november 2016 and was passed by the legislative council without amendment on 9 march 2017. Our land, planning and environment practice group invites you to hear from one of the victorian governments key legal advisers in the area of native title, traditional owner rights, and cultural heritage.
Planning practice note 45 the aboriginal heritage act 2006 and the planning permit process 2 policy guidelines planning must consider as relevant. This initiative contributes to the department of premier and cabinets aboriginal policy, strengthening aboriginal cultural heritage and communities output. It supports registered aboriginal parties, traditional owners, custodians and first peoples to once again take their rightful place as the primary guardians, keepers and. Aboriginal heritage act 2006 victorian legislation and. Aboriginal heritage act 2006 and is the firstall aboriginal council created under victorian law. You are free to reuse the work under that licence, on the.
It established registered aboriginal parties to act as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of aboriginal cultural heritage. The registered aboriginal party application process 4. Aboriginal cultural heritage, with processes linked to the victorian. It is illegal to disturb or harm an aboriginal site. About this book aboriginal heritage act all aboriginal cultural sites and relics in victoria are protected by the aboriginal heritage act 2006 which includes aboriginal artefacts. Recognition of cultural rights led to support instead of eviction. Aboriginal heritage legislation aboriginal victoria. An aboriginal woman lived in housing owned and leased by a non aboriginal community organisation. A postcontact aboriginal mortuary tree from southwestern. The amending act introduces a number of significant changes to the way that aboriginal heritage is managed in victoria.