Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage

Cultural heritage laws in Queensland

Land users must comply with laws that protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.

Land users have a duty of care in areas where Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage is located.

Contains maps, images, reports and other documents regarding cultural heritage sites in Queensland.

A CHMP is an agreement between a land user (sponsor) and Traditional Owners (endorsed party).

People, families and groups who should be involved in the assessment and management of cultural heritage.

Cultural heritage bodies identify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander parties for an area and are the contacts for cultural heritage matters.

Guidelines for the discovery, handling and management of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander human remains.

Areas that have been subject to cultural heritage studies are recorded in the cultural heritage database and register.

List of designated landscape areas (DLAs) in Queensland.

Stop orders and penalties may be issued if you do not take reasonable steps to protect the cultural heritage of an area.