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Survey costs

Information detailing the potential costs involved in an Aboriginal heritage survey when using the Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement.

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Schedule 5 of the NSHA sets out the costs usually involved in an Aboriginal heritage survey including:

  • Aboriginal Heritage Service Providers
  • archaeologists
  • Aboriginal consultants
  • conduct of fieldwork
  • travel expenses.

See Schedule 5 of the Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement for the rates which include reference to the Consumer Price Indexation (CPI). CPI is varied annually; see the Australian Bureau of Statistics for the CPI for the relevant year.

The rate for Aboriginal Heritage Consultants was originally specified to be $500 (maximum) plus CPI. From August 2020 the total sum including CPI increases is calculated at $526.78 as shown to the right.

Page last reviewed 10 September 2020

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The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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