A stepped CHMP process is prescribed by the Act and the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 (the Regulations). The stepped process suggested by these Guidelines is consistent with the Act and the Regulations. Terms used are consistent with terms in the Regulations and the Act.
Help is available
At every stage of the CHMP process, from before the CHMP begins until its completion, including complying with its conditions, DPC is available to assist. Please contact us if you have any questions, concerns or issues at any stage.
Email: aboriginal.heritage@dpc.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1800 762 003.
Current practice alternatives
Any of the following steps may be combined for convenience if agreed. For example, meetings to discuss standard and complex assessment plans could be combined into a single meeting if it is recognised early that complex assessment will likely be required after a standard assessment. Meetings to discuss standard and complex assessment results could also be combined with meetings about CHMP conditions. If current CHMP processes work for your organisation, DPC does not expect you to adopt these Guidelines word for word. However, DPC does expect all CHMP steps, resolutions and decisions to be clearly documented in the CHMP.
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