The Aboriginal Lands Act 1995 is a statute passed by the Parliament of Tasmania that came into effect on 14 November 1995.[1] It provided for the establishment of an elected Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania.[2] The Council consists of eight members elected by Tasmanian indigenous people.[3] The Act enables that land of significance to Tasmanian indigenous people is to be returned to the community and held on trust by the council.[4]
Aboriginal Lands Act 1995 | |
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Parliament of Tasmania | |
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Citation | Aboriginal Lands Act 1995 (no. 98 of 1995) |
Royal assent | 14 November 1995 |
Status: Current legislation |