Tasmanian Aboriginal Heritage Council

About the Council

The statutory Aboriginal Heritage Council was established in 2017 under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1975. We are an independent body who advise the Tasmanian Government, land managers and owners on the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage in Tasmania.

Our members are from the Tasmanian Aboriginal community and have extensive experience and knowledge of Aboriginal heritage management.

More about us

Latest news

Position Statement

Position Statement: Pilitika/Robbins Island wind farm

New Draft Aboriginal Heritage Legislation 2026 - Open for Public Consultation

​​The new draft Aboriginal heritage legislation 2026 is open for public consultation until 6 July 2026.

Position Statement

Position Statement: Arm End Development

Position Statement

Position Statement: West Coast Off-Road Vehicle Strategy

Who we are

The Council is made up of up to ten members from across the Tasmanian Aboriginal community appointed by the Governor.

​Meetings

Council meets once a month to discuss submissions, make recommendations to Government, and work on ways to promote awareness and protection of Aboriginal heritage in Tasmania.

2026 meetings:

6 February 2026

27 February 2026

27 March 2026

24 April 2026

29 May 2026

26 June 2026

31 July 2026

28 August 2026

25 September 2026

30 October 2026

27 November 2026

11 December 2026


​Contact Us

Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: +61 3 6232 7893
Email: aboriginalheritagecouncil@heritage.tas.gov.au

To present a proposal to the Council complete the ​ Aboriginal Heritage Council Briefing Form and submit it to the Council for consideration.