Aboriginal Lands Act 1970 overview
The Aboriginal Lands Act 1970 (Vic) (the Act) is a Victorian law that was created in 1970.
Shareholder system
Under the Act, each Trust owns the land on behalf of the shareholders.
How the Trust works and operates
Under the Act, each Trust is managed by a Committee of Management.
Meetings of the Trust
The Trust must hold an Annual General Meeting and at least one other general meeting every year. These meetings are for all shareholders and residents.
Land use
The Act provides information on ownership of Trust land and the rules that apply to the use of Trust land.
Roles, rights and responsibilities
Under the Act, the government, Committee of Management and shareholders have different roles, responsibilities and rights.
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