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National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975
70Traditional use of land and water by Aboriginals
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##### 70 Traditional use of land and water by Aboriginals
(1) Subject to subsection (2) and to the operation of this Act in relation to parks, reserves and conservation zones, nothing in this Act prevents Aboriginals from continuing, in accordance with law, the traditional use of any area of land or water for hunting or food—gathering (otherwise than for purposes of sale) and for ceremonial and religious purposes.
(2) The operation of subsection (1) is subject to regulations made for the purpose of conserving wildlife in any area and expressly affecting the traditional use of the area by Aboriginals.