Victorian Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ACT 2006 (NO 16 OF 2006) - SECT 61

The following matters are to be considered in assessing whether a cultural heritage management plan relating to an activity is to be approved—

        (a)     whether the activity will be conducted in a way that avoids harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage;

        (b)     if it does not appear to be possible to conduct the activity in a way that avoids harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage, whether the activity will be conducted in a way that minimises harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage;

        (c)     any specific measures required for the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage likely to be affected by the activity, both during and after the activity;

        (d)     any contingency plans required in relation to disputes, delays and other obstacles that may affect the conduct of the activity;

        (e)     requirements relating to the custody and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage during the course of the activity.