Cultural Rights
The aborigines have interesting and unique heritage and cultural rights. They are diverse and very dynamic in their politics, histories, stories, songs, ceremonies, traditions and relationships to land. This separates them into distinct communities and families. The enjoyment of these rights, however, has been under threat, particularly from desecration in the course of development projects. Although existing Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation provides some protection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage, it is the Council's view that the value and integrity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage require greater protection through comprehensive and effective legislation.