Comment sought on Indigenous heritage law
Peter Garrett - Minister for Environment, Heritage and The Arts - Media Statement - 03-08-2009

Heritage Minister Peter Garrett today released a discussion paper for public comment on Australian laws to protect Indigenous heritage.

Mr Garrett said this is an opportunity for the public to contribute ideas on making the Commonwealth's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (ATSIHP Act) more effective as a way to protect traditional areas and objects significant to Indigenous Australians.