Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003
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Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003
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A Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage body given the written notice (proposed plan) relating to a part of the plan area may respond by giving a written notice to the sponsor, within the time required under the written notice (proposed plan), advising the sponsor of the name and contact details of each Torres Strait Islander party for the part, including the party’s address for service. If the sponsor receives a response under subsection (1) within the time required under the written notice (proposed plan), the sponsor must endorse each Torres Strait Islander party identified in the response to take part in developing the cultural heritage management plan. (sec.97-ssec.1) A Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage body given the written notice (proposed plan) relating to a part of the plan area may respond by giving a written notice to the sponsor, within the time required under the written notice (proposed plan), advising the sponsor of the name and contact details of each Torres Strait Islander party for the part, including the party’s address for service. (sec.97-ssec.2) If the sponsor receives a response under subsection (1) within the time required under the written notice (proposed plan), the sponsor must endorse each Torres Strait Islander party identified in the response to take part in developing the cultural heritage management plan.