Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003

An endorsed party for the cultural heritage management plan has the role of—

seeking agreement with the sponsor for the plan about how the project is to be managed—

to avoid harm to Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage; and

to the extent that harm can not reasonably be avoided, to minimise harm to Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage; and

consulting and negotiating with the sponsor, and with other endorsed parties for the plan, about issues needing to be addressed in the development of the plan, and about the final content of the plan; and

generally, giving help and advice in a way directed at maximising the suitability of the plan for the effective protection and conservation of Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage.

The endorsed party’s role may be performed on the party’s behalf by a nominee.