Published Date: April 23, 2026
Public consultation is officially open for the Draft Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2026, which seeks to replace the 1975 Act.
The Government is committed to working together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people and organisations, key non-Aboriginal stakeholders and relevant agencies to ensure it gets the detail of the new legislation right.
Public consultation on the Draft Aboriginal Heritage Bill 2026 opened on 30 March 2026, with explanatory material to assist with its interpretation.
To read the full bill, click on the link above.

