Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation replaced

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A Bill will be presented to State Parliament to change the laws and the system which protects and manages Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia.
Last updated: 8 August 2023
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The State Government has announced it will change the legislative framework that is currently in place for Aboriginal heritage.

The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 will be repealed and an amended version of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 will be presented to Parliament.

Read the media statement - Laws overturned: Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation replaced