Victorian Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ACT 2006 (NO 16 OF 2006) - SECT 18

    (1)     This section applies if the Secretary—

        (a)     receives a report under section 17; and

        (b)     is satisfied that the report relates to Aboriginal human remains.

    (2)     The Secretary must—

        (a)     inform the person who gave the report of the person's obligations under section 19 (if applicable); and

        (b)     after taking reasonable steps to consult with any Aboriginal person or body the Secretary believes may have an interest in the Aboriginal human remains, determine the appropriate course of action to be taken in relation to the Aboriginal human remains.