Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) — CHMP
Activities in areas of cultural heritage sensitivity require a CHMP.
Who must comply
Land developers, mining operators, infrastructure proponents in Vic.
What triggers it
High-impact activity in cultural heritage sensitivity area.
When due
Pre-approval CHMP + ongoing CHIP for some activities.
Evidence required
CHMP approved by RAP or Heritage Council + complied with.
Max penalty
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Summary
Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic). Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) required for high-impact activities in sensitive areas. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Register maintained by First Peoples — State Relations.
Enforced by
Topics
Related obligations
- NSWNational Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NSW) — Aboriginal heritageActivities affecting Aboriginal objects + sites in NSW require AHIP or due diligence.
- QLDAboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) — duty of careAnyone carrying out an activity that could harm Aboriginal cultural heritage in Qld owes a statutory duty of care.
- WAAboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) — s 18 consentAny use of land that may damage an Aboriginal site requires s 18 consent from the Minister.
- SAAboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA) — Minister's authorisationActivities that damage, disturb or interfere with an Aboriginal site, object or remains require Minister's authorisation in SA.
- TASAboriginal Heritage Act 1975 (Tas) — permit to disturb relicsA permit from the Minister is required to disturb, destroy or remove an Aboriginal relic in Tasmania.
- NTNorthern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989 — Authority CertificateUse of land that may affect a sacred site in the NT requires an Authority Certificate from AAPA.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) — CHMP?
- Land developers, mining operators, infrastructure proponents in Vic.
- What triggers Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) — CHMP?
- High-impact activity in cultural heritage sensitivity area.
- When is Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) — CHMP due?
- Pre-approval CHMP + ongoing CHIP for some activities.
- What evidence is required for Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) — CHMP?
- CHMP approved by RAP or Heritage Council + complied with.
Source: https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-cultural-heritage. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.