Aboriginal Languages Act 2017

The Trust has the following functions—

to bring together persons with relevant professional qualifications in languages and persons with knowledge of Aboriginal languages to provide advice and direction for Aboriginal language activities,

to promote effective Aboriginal language activities,

to identify priorities for Aboriginal language activities,

to manage the funding for, coordination of and investment in Aboriginal language activities at local, regional and State levels,

to promote education and employment opportunities in Aboriginal language activities,

to develop resources to support Aboriginal language activities,

to provide guidance to the Government and its agencies on Aboriginal languages,

to liaise with the Geographical Names Board on the use of Aboriginal languages in the naming of geographical places,

to encourage the wider use and appreciation of Aboriginal languages,

such other functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

The Trust has power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the exercise of its functions or that are supplemental or incidental to, or consequential on, the exercise of its functions.