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Welcome
We are working on a new web site for the Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Office. In the meantime, this interim web page has been produced to ensure you can find out the latest news on our activities.
About the Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Office
The ongoing cultural traditions and heritage of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community are integral to the State's well being. The Aboriginal Heritage Office protects and promotes Aboriginal heritage, adopting a partnership approach with Aboriginal community organisations to develop and deliver services. This year the Aboriginal Heritage Office will continue to work with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community to recognise and respect Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and heritage, and secure the protection and promotion of Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage for present and future generations.
The Aboriginal Heritage Office is committed to leading within the Department the protection and promotion of Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage, seeking to empower the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. The Aboriginal Heritage Office works with the Tasmanian Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, the peak Aboriginal community organisation dealing with heritage.
Working with the Aboriginal community, the Aboriginal Heritage Office is responsible for leading policy and planning to protect Aboriginal heritage, and increasing understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and heritage. For all land tenures, the Office provides administrative services under the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975, as part of the State’s land use and planning activities, delivering land management and expert advisory services for responsible management of Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage. The Office undertakes research and interpretive activities that protect and promote Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage throughout the State. The office supports the coordination of the Department’s Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and heritage services.
Key objectives of the Aboriginal Heritage Office are to:
- Strengthen our partnership with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community
- Improve the respect and understanding of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and heritage through engagement and education of the Tasmanian community
- Increase our ability to protect Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage for the benefit of present and future generations of Tasmanians
- Improve the sustainable management of Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage consistent with legislative and statutory obligations
- Improve the coordination and delivery of efficient and effective policies and services that are consistent, accountable and transparent to the Aboriginal community and our clients
The Division has three business units. The Aboriginal Heritage Services unit undertakes activities associated with administration of the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975, providing advice on protection and standards for Aboriginal heritage work, and undertaking conservation work. The unit provides support for projects being undertaken by other AHO staff.
Aboriginal Heritage Major Projects unit is focused on developing new Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Legislation.
Aboriginal Heritage Research and Development unit is undertaking research into patterns of Aboriginal occupation, key aspects of Aboriginal culture in the past, and development of tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided by the Office and people working in the sector. The current focus of the unit is on updating our knowledge of Aboriginal rock art.
The Office is seeking to increase promotional and marketing activities for Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and heritage.
