22Return of secret or sacred objects by State entity

22 Return of secret or sacred objects by State entity (1) An Aboriginal person who, whether by virtue of this Act or otherwise, owns a secret or sacred Aboriginal object that is in the custody of a State entity may ask that entity— (a) to return the object to him or her; or (b) to continue to be the custodian of the object. (2) If the State entity is satisfied that the person who makes a request under subsection (1) is the owner of the Aboriginal object, the entity must comply with the request to the greatest extent practicable. (3) The State entity may seek the advice of the Council in relation to a request under subsection (1). (4) A person who owns an Aboriginal object is not limited to making only one request under subsection (1). S. 23 amended by No. 11/2016 s. 21(1).