Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in Victoria
Learn why Aboriginal cultural heritage is important to all Victorians.
Aboriginal Heritage Act and Regulations
The Aboriginal Heritage Act commenced operation on the 28 May 2007 and provides effective protection for Aboriginal cultural heritage and broadens Aboriginal community involvement in decision-making.
Aboriginal Heritage Council
The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council ensures that Aboriginal people throughout Victoria play a central role in protection and management of their heritage, and that this role is widely acknowledged and respected in the broader community.
Registered Aboriginal Parties
Aboriginal organisations can apply to the Aboriginal Heritage Council to be Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs), with legislated powers to manage and protect their cultural heritage under the Act.
Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register
The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Register, which is established under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, holds details of all known Aboriginal cultural heritage places in Victoria.
Information for Landowners
Find out what to do if you have an Aboriginal site or cultural objects on your property.
Information for Planners and developers
The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 provides a clear approach to protecting and managing Aboriginal cultural heritage as well as providing clear guidance to planners and developers about when, and how Aboriginal cultural heritage needs to be considered.
Cultural Heritage Management plans
Established under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 Cultural Heritage Management Plans protect and manage Aboriginal cultural heritage with the involvement of Registered Aboriginal Parties while allowing development to proceed.
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