33Possession of Aboriginal object

33 Possession of Aboriginal object (1) A person must not have in the person's possession an Aboriginal object if the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the object is an Aboriginal object. Note to s. 33(1) inserted by No. 11/2016 s. 134(1). (2) A person who has an Aboriginal object in the person's possession does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if— (a) the person is acting— (i) under the authority of another provision of this Act that applies to the Aboriginal cultural heritage; or (ii) in accordance with a cultural heritage permit, approved cultural heritage management plan or cultural heritage agreement that applies to the Aboriginal cultural heritage; or (b) the person is the owner of the Aboriginal cultural heritage; or (c) the person is acting with the consent of the owner of the Aboriginal cultural heritage; or (d) the person's possession of the object is necessary because of an emergency.