Welcome

We are working on a new web site for Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania. In the meantime, this interim web page has been produced to let you know what we are about and how to contact us.

About Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania

The ongoing cultural traditions and heritage of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community are integral to the State's well being. Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania protects and promotes Aboriginal heritage, adopting a partnership approach with Aboriginal community organisations to develop and deliver services. Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania works 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.

Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania works 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 Division provides administrative services under the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975, for all land tenures, delivering land management and expert advisory services for responsible management of Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage. The Division undertakes research and interpretive activities that protect and promote Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage throughout the State.

Key objectives of Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania 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