Aboriginal heritage

The department is responsible for protecting Aboriginal heritage, assisting with compliance with the Act and providing access to heritage information.

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (AHA) protects all Aboriginal heritage sites in Western Australia, whether or not they are registered with the department.

The Hon Ben Wyatt MLA, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, has announced a review of the Act, the legislation that guides the way the State Government protects Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia.

Access to departmental information on Aboriginal sites, other heritage places and Aboriginal Heritage Surveys is available via the Aboriginal Heritage Inquiry System (AHIS) or by download.

Information on how to report an Aboriginal site or damage to a site.

The Aboriginal Cultural Material Committee (ACMC) is established under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 to represent Aboriginal people on heritage matters.

Information regarding land users obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (the Act).

At the heart of the South West Native Title Settlement is an acknowledgment and honouring of the Noongar people as the traditional owners of the south west.

Information regarding current Aboriginal heritage protection programs and grant opportunities.