Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage database and cultural heritage register
The purpose of the cultural heritage database is to assemble information in a central and accessible location, to be used as a research and planning tool to assist with the assessment of cultural heritage values of particular areas. The database is not publicly accessible.
The cultural heritage register, which is available to the public, holds information regarding:
- cultural heritage studies
- designated landscape areas
- whether a particular area has been the subject of a cultural heritage management plan
- cultural heritage bodies
- details of statutory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parties.
The register also contains information used for land-use planning. It is used as a research and planning tool to assist with the assessment of cultural heritage values of particular objects and areas.
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