Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

TREE PROTECTION ACT 2005 - SECT 64

    (1)     If the tree is an Aboriginal heritage tree, information about the location or nature of the tree is restricted information unless the conservator declares in writing that it is not.

    (2)     Before making a declaration under subsection (1), the conservator must consult, and consider the views of, each representative Aboriginal organisation about the information.

    (3)     The conservator must use the conservator's best endeavours to give a copy of the declaration to—

        (a)     the person who nominated the tree for registration; and

        (b)     the lessee of, or land management agency for, the land where the tree is located; and

        (c)     the lessee of, or land management agency for, land that—

              (i)     adjoins the land where the tree is located; and

              (ii)     is within 50m of the tree; and

        (d)     the heritage council; and

        (e)     each representative Aboriginal organisation.