Aboriginal Land Rights

An information booklet and series of factsheets that explain the Aboriginal Lands Act 1970, and how to transfer shares.

A government priority to promote Aboriginal self-determination and empower First Peoples in the Lake Tyers and Framlingham communities to freely exercise their land rights.

Review of the Aboriginal Lands Act 1991

Learn how the Framlingham Aboriginal Trust and Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust operates under the Aboriginal Lands Act 1970.

Shareholders, the Committee of Management and Victorian Government each have roles, rights and responsibilities under the Aboriginal Lands Act 1970.

A person becomes a shareholder by purchasing or receiving shares. If you are a shareholder, you can transfer or sell your share but there are some conditions.