Aboriginal Lands Act 1995

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]

CitationAboriginal Lands Act 1995 (TAS) (no. 98 of 1995)

Assentedto14 November 1995

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Aboriginal Lands Act 1995
Parliament of Tasmania
Long title An Act to promote reconciliation with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community by granting to Aboriginal people certain parcels of land of historic or cultural significance
Citation	Aboriginal Lands Act 1995 (TAS) (no. 98 of 1995)
Assented to	14 November 1995
Status: Current legislation

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