Departmental and agency strategies and action plans

This is that plan, for the collective transport portfolio. The diagram below provides an overview of the current policies and strategies.

Treaty

In line with the principle of self-determination, in 2018 the Victorian parliament passed the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Act 2018 which is Australia’s first ever treaty law that will create a framework for negotiating a treaty with Aboriginal people. Aboriginal Victorians are at the heart of Victoria’s nation-leading Treaty process, with the establishment of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to drive negotiations and raise awareness in the community.

Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (and Regulations 2018)

The Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 recognises Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP) as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage. RAPs are Traditional Owner groups, legally recognised under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, with responsibilities for managing and protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage on their Country. The Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 gives effect to the Act. The Regulations prescribe standards, set out the circumstances in which a Cultural Heritage Management Plan should be prepared and set fees and charges.