Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
Part 5Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee
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Part 5 — Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee
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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee established 29
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Composition of Committee 29
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Procedures 30
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Remuneration of members of Committee or subcommittee 30
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Regulations about Committee 30
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Registrar of Aboriginal Sites 31
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Register of places and objects 31
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Functions of the Committee 32
Part VI — Protection for Aboriginal objects
39A. Consultation between Minister and Trustees concerning administration of Part VI 34
39B. Minister may delegate to Trustees under Part VI 34
39C. Registrar may act on Minister’s behalf 34
39D. Minister to consult with Committee 34
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Aboriginal cultural material 35
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Notification and production of objects 35
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Retention by Minister 36
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Restrictions on dealing with Aboriginal cultural material 36
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Prices to be at local rates 38
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Minister may purchase as agent 39
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Vesting of objects and inquiries into origin 39
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Compulsory acquisition of objects 41
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Restriction on exhibition of objects 41
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Prohibition on publication 41
Part VII — Enforcement
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Honorary wardens 43
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Powers of inspection 43
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Power of officers to represent the Minister 44
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Proceedings by the Minister 44
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Persons obstructing execution of this Act 45
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Breach of conditions 45
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Secrecy 45
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Penalties 46
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Liability of officers for offence by body corporate 46
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Forfeiture 47
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Evidence 47
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Presumption as to notices 48
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Special defence of lack of knowledge 49
Part VIII — General