TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT 2003 - SECT 14 Object and intent

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT 2003 - SECT 14

14 Object and intent

(1) The object of this part is to make rules about ownership, custodianship and possession of Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.

(2) The basic intent underlying the rules stated in this part is that Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage should be protected.

(3) A supporting intent is that, as far as practicable, Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage should be owned and protected by Torres Strait Islanders with traditional or familial links to the cultural heritage if it is comprised of any of the following—

(a) Torres Strait Islander human remains;

(b) secret or sacred objects;

(c) Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage lawfully taken away from an area.

(4) Another supporting intent is that Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage of the type mentioned in subsection (3) (a) or (b) that is in the custody of the State, including the Queensland Museum, should continue to be protected by the State until it can be transferred into the protection of its Torres Strait Islander owners.