Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered ActsIn enacting this Act, the Parliament of Queensland recognises—
1 Ailan Kastom is important and significant for Torres Strait Islanders.
2 Ailan Kastom includes Ailan Kastom child rearing practice that is part of the unique, ancient, integral and enduring culture that exists within the Torres Strait Islander community.
3 Ailan Kastom child rearing practice has always been practised in the Torres Strait.
4 Ailan Kastom child rearing practice is integral to keeping Torres Strait Islanders spiritually and socially connected to the land and sea and assuring the survival of their culture.
5 As part of the recognition and preservation of Ailan Kastom it is necessary that the laws of Queensland protect the rights, interests and responsibilities of Torres Strait Islanders who are affected by Ailan Kastom child rearing practice.
6 The recognition of Ailan Kastom child rearing practice ensures that a child who has been raised in accordance with the practice will benefit by having their legal identity reflect their cultural identity.