Victorian Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE AMENDMENT ACT 2016 (NO. 11 OF 2016) - SECT 33

    (1)     For section 37(1) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 substitute —

    "(1)     A cultural heritage permit authorising the applicant to do anything referred to in section 36(1)(c) to (e) must not be granted in respect of Aboriginal ancestral remains or an Aboriginal object that is a secret or sacred Aboriginal object.".

    (1A)     The Secretary must consult with the Council before issuing a cultural heritage permit if the Secretary is the approval body and the application is for a permit to do anything referred to in section 36(1)(a) and (b) in respect of Aboriginal ancestral remains.".

    (2)     After section 37(2) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 insert —

    "(3)     A cultural heritage permit must not be granted in respect of Aboriginal intangible heritage.".