Tasmania: Significant Funding For New Aboriginal Heritage Legislation

Tasmania: Significant Funding For New Aboriginal Heritage Legislation   The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, Brian Wightman, today announced significant funding for the development of contemporary Aboriginal heritage legislation in the 2011-2012 State Budget.   Mr Wightman said that the funding was a clear indication of the Government’s commitment to protecting Aboriginal heritage, while providing certainty and clarity for landowners and project proponents.   “It also aims to...

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