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ARTICLE · 10 JULY 2023

Who To Consult When There Are No LACHS?

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A key issue in the discussions surrounding the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) is the lack of local Aboriginal cultural heritage service providers (LACHS).

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A key issue in the discussions surrounding the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) is the lack of local Aboriginal cultural heritage service providers (LACHS). The ACH Act has been designed to empower Aboriginal people with a statutory role in managing and preserving Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH) and to devolve decision making in relation to the identification and protection of ACH to Aboriginal people at a local level. LACHS are intended to be the primary interface between proponents and the ACH Act in this regard. So, what happens when there are not yet any LACHS? This blog post provides general guidance on who to consult.

For more information on the commencement of the ACH Act, see our previous blog post.

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