Inspectors
Inspectors are appointed by the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs to investigate and monitor compliance with the Act and to enforce protection measures when necessary. Heritage Inspectors are also responsible for directing and overseeing Cultural Heritage Audits which assess compliance with a Cultural Heritage Management Plan or a Cultural Heritage Permit. In emergency situations Inspectors have the power to issue stop orders.
Inspectors have the power to gather relevant information to assist in the investigation of offences and prosecutions. In some circumstance this gives Inspectors the general power;
Inspectors are trained to a standard comparable to other authorised officers operating under similar Victorian legislation.
Inspectors must produce his or her identity card before exercising their powers. See Approved format for an Inspector's Identity Card (PDF 158 kb) or (Word 1647 kb).
Learn more about Inspectors in the Information sheet on Enforcement (PDF 443 kb).
If you suspect harm is occurring or is likely to occur to an Aboriginal place or object please contact us immediately.
Reporting a possible Aboriginal place or object.
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