Have your say on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 co-design

Posted: November 4th, 2022

The State Government is calling for comment on regulations and guidelines in relation to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (ACH Act).

Passed in December 2021, despite significant objections from Traditional Owners, the new act does not meet the threshold of free, prior and informed consent – and the final decision concerning contested Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans lies with the Aboriginal Affairs Minister.

Although the bill has been passed, the State is now engaged in consultation regarding the act’s regulations and guidelines, embarking on phase three this month. Read YMAC’s submissions for phase one and phase two.

Workshops are being held across Western Australia in a variety of locations during November and December. Register for one of workshops described below.

Across Western Australia

  • State-wide online session – Thursday, 1 December, 9am-1.30pm

Mid West

  • Geraldton – Batavia Coast Conference Centre, The Gerald Apartment Hotel, Level 1/25 Cathedral Avenue – Monday, 28 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Meekatharra – Town Hall, 54 Main Street – Wednesday 30 November, 9.30am-2pm
  • Mt Magnet – ANZAC Hall, corner Hepburn and Naughton Streets – Thursday, 1 December, 10am- 2pm

Pilbara

  • Punmu – Punmu Community – Monday, 14 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Newman – The Seasons Hotel, 77 Newman Drive – Tuesday, 15 November, 10.30am-2.30pm
  • Port Hedland – Jimblebar room, Wangankura Stadium, Hamilton Road – Wednesday, 16 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Roebourne – NYFL Ngurin Cultural Centre, 38 Roe Street – Monday, 5 December, 9am-1.30pm
  • Onslow – Buurabalayji Thalanyji office, 569 Beadon Creek Road – Tuesday, 6 December 9.30am-2.30pm
  • Karratha – Studios A+B, Red Earth Arts Precinct, 27 Welcome Road – Wednesday, 7 December, 9.30am-2.30pm

Gascoyne

  • Carnarvon – Gwoonwardu Mia, 146 Robinson Street – Monday, 21 November 10am-2.30pm
  • Shark Bay – Recreation Centre, Francis Road – Wednesday, 23 November, 10am-2.30pm

Kimberley

  • Broome – Mangrove Hotel, 47 Carnarvon Street – Monday, 14 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Ardyaloon – Ardyaloon Community – Tuesday, 15 November, 9.30am-2pm
  • Bidyadanga – Bidyadanga Community – Wednesday, 16 November, 9.30am-2pm
  • Derby – Council Chambers, 31 Claredon Street – Monday, 21 November, 9.30am-2pm
  • Fitzroy Crossing – Fitzroy River Lodge, 277 Great Northern Highway – Tuesday, 22 November 9.30am-2pm
  • Halls Creek – Civic Hall, 173 Great Northern Highway – Wednesday, 23 November 9.30am-2pm
  • Kununurra – MG Corp Boardroom, 19 Chestnut Avenue – Thursday, 24 November 11am-3pm

Goldfields-Esperance

  • Kalgoorlie – Quality Inn Railway Motel, 33-51 Forrest Street – Monday, 14 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Warburton – Boardroom, Ngaanyatjarra Lands School, Community College – Tuesday, 15 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Norseman – Shire of Dundas Meeting Room, 88-92 Prinsep Street, Norseman – Wednesday 16 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Esperance – Esperance Lotteries House, 3 Forrest Street – Thursday, 17 November 9.30am-2pm
  • Leonora – CRC Community Meeting Room, 60 Tower Street – Monday, 21 November, 12pm-4.30pm
  • Laverton – CRC Community Meeting Room, Augusta Street – Tuesday, 22 November, 10am-2.30pm

Great Southern

  • Albany – Retravision Stadium, 156 Lockyer Avenue – Monday, 28 November, 9.30am-2pm
  • Katanning – Katanning Leisure Centre, Off Pemble Street – Tuesday, 29 November 10am-2.30pm

Peel, South West and Wheatbelt

  • Busselton – Youth and Communities Activity Building, 21 Foreshore Parade – Monday, 5 December, 10am-2.30pm
  • Moora – Council Chambers, 34 Padbury Street – Monday, 5 December, 10.30am-2.30pm
  • Northam – Bilya Koort Boodja Round Room, 2 Grey Street – Tuesday, 6 December, 10am-2.30pm
  • Bunbury – South West Italian Club, 13-19 White Street – Tuesday, 6 December, 10am-2.30pm
  • Mandurah – Mandurah Bowling Club, 89 Allnut Street – Wednesday, 7 December, 10.30am-3pm

Perth Metropolitan

  • Midland – Crooked Spire Café Revolution Room, 71 Victoria Street – Monday, 28 November 10am-2.30pm
  • Armadale – Champion Centre, 78 Champion Street – Tuesday, 29 November, 10am-2.30pm
  • Perth – Scarborough Room, Novotel Murray Street, Level 1/388 Murray Street – Wednesday, 30 November, 10am-2pm
  • Perth – Scarborough Room, Novotel Murray Street, Level 1/388 Murray Street – Saturday, 3 December, 10am-2.30pm