📜 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021
The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 repeals the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and the Aboriginal Heritage (Marandoo) Act 1992, establishing a new framework for the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Western Australia.
Impact
Aboriginal people, landowners, and businesses undertaking activities that may impact Aboriginal cultural heritage will be affected. It aims to empower Aboriginal people in the management of their heritage and create a balanced approach to development.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Consideration in DetailLA17 Nov 2021
- LA Second Reading MovedLA17 Nov 2021
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Nov 2021
- LA IntroducedLA17 Nov 2021
- LA Third ReadingLA23 Nov 2021
- LC Second Reading MovedLC30 Nov 2021
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC9 Dec 2021
- LC Third ReadingLC14 Dec 2021
- Royal Assent22 Dec 2021
Penalty Provisions14 found
Contravention of conditions on ACH permit
“133. Contravention of conditions on ACH permit”
Contravention of conditions on approved or authorised ACH management plan
“173. Contravention of conditions on approved or authorised ACH management plan”
Compliance with stop activity order
“183. Compliance with stop activity order”
Compliance with prohibition order
“190. Compliance with prohibition order”
Compliance with remediation order
“196. Compliance with remediation order”
Impersonating member of ACH Council
“33. Impersonating member of ACH Council”
Contravention of funding conditions
“52. Contravention of funding conditions”
Aboriginal ancestral remains must not be disturbed or removed
“61. Aboriginal ancestral remains must not be disturbed or removed”
Secret or sacred objects must not be sold or removed from the State
“67. Secret or sacred objects must not be sold or removed from the State”
Contravention of conditions on protected area order
“88. Contravention of conditions on protected area order”
Serious harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage
“92. Serious harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage”
Serious harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage, including by accident
“93. Serious harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage, including by accident”
Material harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage
“94. Material harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage”
Harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage
“95. Harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage”
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